SURRENDING A PET
Intake forms, rehoming, & other resources
If the pet that you need to surrender was adopted from another shelter or rescue group, contact that organization first to see if you can return the pet.
Pet Surrender Forms
We receive numerous intake requests every week and, unfortunately, due to space constraints we’re unable to help with many of them. If you have found a dog or cat that you need to rehome; or need to rehome your own dog or cat, please submit a Dog or Cat Intake Form. We will review your intake form and let you know if we can help or have other suggestions to help that pet. NOTE: TARA does not have the resources to take in animals for temporary foster placement. Please read below for other resources as well.
Pet Surrender & Rehoming Resources
Rehoming
Reach out to friends, family and coworkers to see if you can find someone you know or someone within your network who may be able to adopt the pet. Use social media, Nextdoor app, or other means available to help network with people you have a connection with.
For the safety of the pet, please refrain from giving them away for free, especially to someone you don’t know. People have been
known to search Craigslist or other local sites for small animals to
be used as bait for fighting, food for other animals, or for
scientific research. Charging a small adoption fee, asking for
references and a veterinary contact, and doing a home visit can all
reduce the chances that the pet will end
up in harm’s way.
Please
make sure the pet is spayed/neutered before leaving your care. There are affordable veterinary care clinics that provide spay/neuters, vaccines and other services.
Rehome with Adopt-A-Pet.com
Individuals may list pets for adoption on Adopt-A-Pet.com and utilize their support system. Included are personalized adoption applications and adoption agreements, ability to upload vet records and answer questions from potential adopters, and they offer tips and resources to help you find a good home for your pet.