Where to Surrender Pets

Surrendering a pet is a difficult decision, but it may be necessary for the welfare of the animal and your family. If you are considering surrendering your pet, there are a few things you need to know.

Animal Shelters

Animal shelters are organizations that provide temporary housing for stray or surrendered animals. Shelters typically have staff members who are trained to care for animals and help them find new homes.

Pros:

• Shelters are staffed by experienced professionals who can help you find the right home for your pet.
• Shelters typically have a network of volunteers who can help you care for your pet while it is waiting for a new home.
• Shelters often offer low-cost or free veterinary care for surrendered animals.

Cons:

• Shelters can be crowded and noisy, which can be stressful for animals.
• Shelters may not be able to provide the level of care that your pet needs.
• There is a risk that your pet may be euthanized if it is not adopted within a certain amount of time.

Humane Societies

Humane societies are similar to animal shelters, but they are typically privately funded and operated. Humane societies often offer a wider range of services than animal shelters, such as adoption counseling, pet training, and behavioral modification.

Pros:

• Humane societies are typically staffed by experienced professionals who can help you find the right home for your pet.
• Humane societies often have a network of volunteers who can help you care for your pet while it is waiting for a new home.
• Humane societies often offer low-cost or free veterinary care for surrendered animals.

Cons:

• Humane societies can be crowded and noisy, which can be stressful for animals.
• Humane societies may not be able to provide the level of care that your pet needs.
• There is a risk that your pet may be euthanized if it is not adopted within a certain amount of time.

Pet Adoption Centers

Pet adoption centers are organizations that specialize in finding new homes for surrendered animals. Adoption centers typically have a smaller number of animals than shelters or humane societies, which means that the animals can receive more individualized care.

Pros:

• Pet adoption centers typically have a smaller number of animals than shelters or humane societies, which means that the animals can receive more individualized care.
• Pet adoption centers are often staffed by volunteers who are passionate about helping animals find new homes.
• Pet adoption centers often offer a variety of services, such as adoption counseling, pet training, and behavioral modification.

Cons:

• Pet adoption centers may not be able to take in all of the animals that are surrendered to them.
• Pet adoption centers may charge a fee to adopt an animal.
• There is a risk that your pet may be euthanized if it is not adopted within a certain amount of time.