Surrender is a last resort that can sometimes be avoided with proper intervention. We understand that parting with an animal can be especially difficult, and we’re committed to working with you to ensure the best possible solution for you and your pet. Before you make the final decision to surrender your animal to us, consider the following possibilities:

• Is there a behavior issue? Consult a reputable trainer or behaviorist for help. There may be simple techniques that can alleviate the problem.
• Talk with your veterinarian to rule out possible medical issues that may be causing difficult behavior.
• Talk with friends or family to determine if they would assume responsibility for your pet. Placing your pet in a trusted new home can be accomplished gradually and will be easier for your pet.

Please be responsible!

• DON’T drop your pet off in the woods or countryside, assuming that it can take care of itself. Pets lack the skills to survive on their own and may die of starvation or injury.
• DON’T abandon your pet in a house or apartment you are moving out of, thinking that someone will eventually find it. New occupants may wait a month or more before moving in, and landlords may not inspect empty units for weeks or longer.
• DON’T give your pet away to a stranger. You don’t know if that person is responsible or even honest. Pets who end up in the wrong hands may be neglected, abused or sold to research laboratories.