Surrenders

Surrendering Your Pet
We understand that sometimes unfortunate circumstances occur and you may no longer be able to keep your pet. We know that surrendering a pet is an incredibly difficult decision and hope that you have sought out other rehoming options for your pet that don't require a shelter stay. 

If it is not possible to keep your pet, we are committed to the best possible outcome for all pets that come through our doors.

  • Residents of Athens-Clarke County must make an appointment to surrender pets.
  • There is no fee associated with surrendering a pet.
  • Surrendering owners must bring their pet to the shelter and provide proof of residency in Athens-Clarke County. 
  • In most cases, surrendered animals are offered for adoption immediately. As space is limited, however, we cannot guarantee any surrendered animal will be held for adoption. 
  • It is helpful for owners to also provide any veterinarian records they have for their pet.

Please fill out the form below to start the process.

*Please do not fill out this form in an emergent situation (dog attacked another animal/person, cat escaped and was hit by a car, etc.). Please immediately call the shelter at (706) 613-3540.*

Owner Surrender Form

  1. This form will help us better understand your pet. Please answer as openly and honestly as possible.
  2. Has your pet been around the following types of animals?*

    Please check all that apply

  3. Were they friendly? Did they not like certain types of animals? 

  4. Has your pet been around the following types of people?*

    Please check all that apply

  5. Were they friendly? Did they not like certain types of people?

  6. Do they have allergies? Are they on a specific type of food? Do they take daily medications?

  7. Do they resource guard food or toys? Do they not like men?

  8. Once you submit this form, a staff member will give you a phone call to discuss setting up a date/time to surrender your pet.
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  10. This field is not part of the form submission.