Animal Intake

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If you’re no longer able to care for your cat or dog, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help. Please complete the surrender request form below with your animal’s information. Your submission will be sent directly to our intake team for review.

What happens next?
Our team will review your request as soon as possible. Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee that we are able to accept your animal at this time. We will contact you only if we need additional information or if we are able to move forward with scheduling an intake appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to review a surrender request?
Our intake team reviews submissions as quickly as possible. Review times can vary depending on current capacity and the information provided. We appreciate your patience while we carefully evaluate each request.

Will I hear back after submitting the form?
We will contact you only if we have additional questions or if we are able to move forward with scheduling an intake appointment.

Does submitting this form guarantee intake?
No. Submitting a surrender request does not guarantee that we are able to accept your animal at this time. Intake decisions are based on available space, resources, and the individual needs of each animal.

What if my situation is urgent?
If your situation is urgent, we still encourage you to complete the surrender request form. The first section of the form allows you to indicate the urgency of your request. After submitting the form, we recommend calling us during regular business hours if you need additional assistance or have questions.

Additional Resources

If you’re exploring other options, your local county animal shelter may be able to help. You can also use Petfinder.com to find rescue organizations near you, or Adopt-a-Pet to create a profile and help rehome your pet directly from your home.

To fill out a Request Form, please click the button below: 

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