Surrendering An Animal
If you have an animal that you need to find placement for, we suggest that you begin by reading through this page, you may also email us including the following details...
1) Animal's Name, Age, Sex, Species,Breed, & Color
2) Reason as to why this animal needs placement
3) How long you have had this animal
4) What is the animal's personality like? What is his/her lifestyle?
5) Does this animal have any behavior issues?
6) Does this animal have any medical issues?
7) Please include a current photo of the animal as well
Please realize that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to take on any animal. We will do our best to assist you in any way that we can and take in those animals that we have the resources to rehabilitate. We may require a surrender fee of $40 to assist in covering the costs associated with taking in an animal.
The Most Common Reasons Animals Are Abandoned Are These:
1) Housing foreclosure / Owners are moving
2) Owners don't have enough time for the pet
3) Owners have recently had a new baby in the household
4) Animals in the household don't get along
5) Animal is having accidents in the house / trouble housebreaking
6) Owner is experiencing other behavioral issues with the animal
In most of these cases, there are are things that can be done on your part in order to keep your pets with you. Placing an animal in a new home is always a last resort and should be taken very seriously. If you decide to surrender your animal to a local shelter, please realize that him/her being euthanized is a very real option (no matter what breed, how sweet, or how pretty he/she is.) We suggest that anyone considering giving up a family pet exhaust all options before doing so. Below are some potential solutions to some common problems and we'd be happy to assist you further if you'd like.
1) Moving. Although it can be more difficult to find housing when you share your home with pets, it can be done. Be diligent and search for housing on internet realty websites (which allow you to choose 'pets OK' options) as well as on craigslist. If you have a dog, you can boost his/her liklyhood of being accepted by a landlord if he/she is a certified canine good citizen! This certfication is available through PetCo Store Locations. Contact your local store for more information. A well trained dog is more likely to be accepted into a rented property.
2) Not enough time. Of all of the excuses for relinquishing a pet, this is probably the easiest one to remedy. Animal ownership doesn't have to take up as much time as some may think. Pet stores carry a large variety of interactive pet toys to keep him/her occupied while you are away. We ask those in this situation, to please rethink your daily routine and find a way to add a few more minutes a day with your pet. Try a dog walker or petsitter or make a short daily walk/play time part of your routine.
3) New Baby. Having a new baby in the home doesn't mean that you have to give up your pet. You simply need to adjust your pet's life and routine to fit around the new family. After all, your pet is part of the family too. There are several things you can do while expecting or after the birth of a baby to help your pet adjust to the changes. Feel free to contact us for suggestions!
4) Animals in home don't get along. Training can often remedy issues between animal housemates. You may need to either research training methods or consult a professional.
5) Accidents In House/Trouble Housebreaking. If you have an adult animal who has begun having accidents in the house, the first step would be to visit your veterinarian. There are medical conditions that cause inappropriate elimination. If no medical reasoning is found, your veterinarian may be able to make some suggestions to address the negative behavior. For cats, adding another litter box to the home may be beneficial and for dogs, crate training may be helpful as well. Behaviorists and some trainers can further help remedy the problem.
6) Other Behavior Problems. Seeking assistance from a trainer can greatly help with most behavioral issues. We'd be happy to refer you to a trainer in your area.
1) Animal's Name, Age, Sex, Species,Breed, & Color
2) Reason as to why this animal needs placement
3) How long you have had this animal
4) What is the animal's personality like? What is his/her lifestyle?
5) Does this animal have any behavior issues?
6) Does this animal have any medical issues?
7) Please include a current photo of the animal as well
Please realize that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to take on any animal. We will do our best to assist you in any way that we can and take in those animals that we have the resources to rehabilitate. We may require a surrender fee of $40 to assist in covering the costs associated with taking in an animal.
The Most Common Reasons Animals Are Abandoned Are These:
1) Housing foreclosure / Owners are moving
2) Owners don't have enough time for the pet
3) Owners have recently had a new baby in the household
4) Animals in the household don't get along
5) Animal is having accidents in the house / trouble housebreaking
6) Owner is experiencing other behavioral issues with the animal
In most of these cases, there are are things that can be done on your part in order to keep your pets with you. Placing an animal in a new home is always a last resort and should be taken very seriously. If you decide to surrender your animal to a local shelter, please realize that him/her being euthanized is a very real option (no matter what breed, how sweet, or how pretty he/she is.) We suggest that anyone considering giving up a family pet exhaust all options before doing so. Below are some potential solutions to some common problems and we'd be happy to assist you further if you'd like.
1) Moving. Although it can be more difficult to find housing when you share your home with pets, it can be done. Be diligent and search for housing on internet realty websites (which allow you to choose 'pets OK' options) as well as on craigslist. If you have a dog, you can boost his/her liklyhood of being accepted by a landlord if he/she is a certified canine good citizen! This certfication is available through PetCo Store Locations. Contact your local store for more information. A well trained dog is more likely to be accepted into a rented property.
2) Not enough time. Of all of the excuses for relinquishing a pet, this is probably the easiest one to remedy. Animal ownership doesn't have to take up as much time as some may think. Pet stores carry a large variety of interactive pet toys to keep him/her occupied while you are away. We ask those in this situation, to please rethink your daily routine and find a way to add a few more minutes a day with your pet. Try a dog walker or petsitter or make a short daily walk/play time part of your routine.
3) New Baby. Having a new baby in the home doesn't mean that you have to give up your pet. You simply need to adjust your pet's life and routine to fit around the new family. After all, your pet is part of the family too. There are several things you can do while expecting or after the birth of a baby to help your pet adjust to the changes. Feel free to contact us for suggestions!
4) Animals in home don't get along. Training can often remedy issues between animal housemates. You may need to either research training methods or consult a professional.
5) Accidents In House/Trouble Housebreaking. If you have an adult animal who has begun having accidents in the house, the first step would be to visit your veterinarian. There are medical conditions that cause inappropriate elimination. If no medical reasoning is found, your veterinarian may be able to make some suggestions to address the negative behavior. For cats, adding another litter box to the home may be beneficial and for dogs, crate training may be helpful as well. Behaviorists and some trainers can further help remedy the problem.
6) Other Behavior Problems. Seeking assistance from a trainer can greatly help with most behavioral issues. We'd be happy to refer you to a trainer in your area.