If after reviewing the alternative resources, you determine that surrendering your pet to MCACC is the best decision for you, there is a $75 surrender fee per pet, which is collected at the time of your appointment.
Does PetSmart take animal surrenders?
PetSmart does not accept animal surrenders, even if the pet was adopted from a PetSmart location originally. Because PetSmart does not have the capacity or safety abilities to care for surrendered animals, you cannot rehome pets to PetSmart.
Can you drop a dog off at the pound?
Depending on the rules of your local shelter, you can sometimes drop your dog off at an animal shelter, but they may need advanced notice or to follow specific shelter procedures to do so. Some do allow walk-in surrenders, but some do not. Instead, they require pet owners to work with an intake specialist.
How do you deal with surrendering pets?
If you need to surrender your pet back to a shelter, please make an appointment by calling 888-452-7381. Do NOT abandon your pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street, or other public place. Pet abandonment is a violation of CA Penal Code 597.
Is surrendering a cat Bad?
As compassionate rescuers and animal-loving people, it’s important not shame people for surrendering their pets. It’s to help them. Surrendering your pet to a shelter, when you have no other options, is not a sign of giving up or not caring; in a way, it’s a sign of love and caring.
How do you give up unwanted pets?
How do I Surrender my Pet to Maricopa County animal shelter?
Since our primary mission is to serve the lost and homeless pets of Maricopa County, we allow residents of the county to surrender their pets to the shelter by appointment only. Appointment availability is determined by several factors including existing kennel space and other special circumstances.
How much does it cost to surrender a dog?
If your animal is accepted, there may be a delay in intake due to limited space. ALL animals must be owned by the surrendering party. Learn more about surrendering your dog. There is a $50 surrender fee for any pet we take in. This fee can be waived in certain circumstance if the surrendering party can show financial hardship.
How much does it cost to surrender a cat to mcacc?
Note: This surrender process does not apply to stray or community cats. For more information, please view our Community Cat resource. If after reviewing the alternative resources, you determine that surrendering your pet to MCACC is the best decision for you, there is a $75 surrender fee per pet, which is collected at the time of your appointment.
What happens if I Surrender my Cat?
If your animal is accepted, there may be a delay in intake due to limited space. ALL animals must be owned by the surrendering party. Learn more about surrendering your cat. Have an oops litter and don’t know what to do?
