How to Surrender Your Pet

Unfortunately for a number of reasons even the best meaning pet owner runs into circumstances that result in the need to find a new home for their loved pet. The Animal Shelter will take all Owner Surrender animals; all we ask is a $25.00 donation to defer costs.

Our Animal Care Technicians would be happy to discuss behavioral problems and find solutions to these issues if this is the reason for your surrender. With appropriate training most animals can stay in their forever home -- it may take some time and effort but no matter the age of the animal, they can be trained to be your best companion.

Especially if you are bringing in more than one animals, we would prefer that you call the Shelter to arrange a good time so that we are ready to help you and your pet.

When you arrive you will be asked to fill out an Owner Surrender Questionnaire which will help us find the best possible home for your animal. We specifically request: information that helps us understand if your animals has limits such as no children, no cats, isn't housebroken, etc. Also if you have a vet record on your pet, we would like to get those records so that we know medical and vaccine records; if you are willing to give more information to potential adopters, we ask for your permission to call you.

Upon entry we will vaccinate your dog for kennel cough and give him wormer. We allow both cats and dogs at least one day to acclimate to our environment before giving them a medical exam and temperament test. If they pass these tests, they are given necessary vacinnations and placed into an adoption kennel. If you animal fails -- due to medical or aggression problems -- then they will have to be euthanized. Sorry, but our policies and ethics do not allow us to adopt out animals that are sick or likely to be dangerous in the community.