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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The comment about the Fairfax county shelter doesn’t make any sense.  They are an open-access shelter.  Why would they NOT take healthy animals.  Either you misunderstood or you spoke with an idiot.  Since it’s a county shelter, a good portion of their funding is likely from taxpayers.  This is a service taxpayers would expect in return. [/quote]I was also turned away by Fairfax county shelter when I tried to help a stray. They suggested I let them go again or find a rescue.[/quote]

This is standard practice for healthy outdoor cats. Most responsible shelters don't take in healthy outdoor cats - most of the cats who are living outside, are doing just fine, and do worse when they come into a shelter. It's also because shelters are full, and cats are among the pets most at risk of euthanasia for space.

Ask them about TNVR services - if you can bring the cat in for spaying/neutering and to get vaccinated. Many public shelters perform these services for outdoor cats.

It's a good idea to reach out to rescues. Does the cat show any interest in coming inside? [/quote]

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