Owner Surrender Resources

We are not an open admission shelter. We understand that there are life circumstances beyond your control that affect your ability to keep your pet. However, we can not accept all pets because we typically do not have enough space. One of the main reasons people come to us is because we are a no-kill rescue, so we hope you understand that we do not want to euthanize animals based upon space issues. We are currently overwhelmed with cats and kittens, so we are not able to take any owner surrenders.

OTHER OPTIONS:

It is always less stressful for your pet to stay in their home until a new home can be found. Here are some options to help your pet transition without submitting them to the stress of entering the shelter system.

1. AHeinz57 SOS Program (Solutions to Owner Surrender) You can post your pet in this Facebook group. There are also tips and resources for helping to solve issues (training, low cost care, help with food) posted on this page.

2. You can find a new home for your pet thru Rehome by Adopt-A-Pet.

4. If you still think you need to have your pet enter the shelter system, you can complete the owner surrender form below but please be aware that there is a very long waiting list. Please send a photo of the animal and current vet records to adopt57@aheinz57.com.

Our team will determine the surrender fee based on the vet care that the animal needs. It does help us move things along if your pet is already vaccinated and spayed/neutered.

PLEASE NOTE: This does NOT guarantee that we can take your pet. AHeinz57 Returns will be handled first. Again, we do not want to euthanize a dog or cat to make room for your return/surrender, so we appreciate your patience while we find a place for your pet.

We will let you know if we can accept your pet within 72 hours.

Request purpose*
- Owner surrender
- AHeinz57 return
- Stray
Dog or cat?*
- Dog
- Cat
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Was this dog/cat originally adopted from AHeinz57?*
- Yes
- No
If not adopted from AHeinz57, where did this dog/cat come from?*
Name of dog/cat*
Breed of dog/cat*
Gender*
Age*
Is the dog/cat spayed or neutered?*
Are vaccinations up to date?*
Date needing to surrender*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Reason for surrender*
Vet Name*
Vet phone number*
Is the dog/cat good with kids?*
Is the dog good with other dogs? (or vice versa)*
Is the dog good with cats? (or vice versa)*
Describe the animal's personality*
Are there any behavior issues?*
Does the dog/cat have a bite history?*
If yes, please explain*
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