Surrender a Pet
Before surrendering your furry family member to NHS or another shelter, please consider:
· If you’re moving, try checking with a private owner regarding rental properties opposed to a management company. They are usually less stringent about pets and breed restrictions.
· If your pet is showing unwelcome behaviors, consult a trainer before giving up on your pet. Most issues can be overcome with a little effort on your part. Call Evan Stewart at KPro K9, (904) 451-8936.
· If your pet keeps escaping the yard, keep them inside! Dogs are social beings and want to be with their families. Kept outside, dogs become bored and lonely. Also, if your dog or cat is not yet spayed or neutered, get that done ASAP. Getting an animal altered will greatly decrease their desire to escape the yard and look for a mate. For an affordable solution, contact First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), (904) 425-0005.
· If you are needing to surrender due to a lack of funds, consider utilizing our community food bank or an affordable pet clinic such as FCNMHP.
If you still want to surrender your pet, here are some tips to rehome your pet in lieu of a shelter:
· Use social media to rehome your pet. Put them on Facebook and share with all of your friends and family and ask them to share. Remember to be honest while using positive language. For example, rather than say your dog is aggressive towards other animals, say your dog would do best in a home without other pets. Also, make sure to use clear, quality photos!
· Offer to foster your pet while a rescue or shelter tries to find them a new home. Shelters are stressful on animals and the transition is easier if they can stay in a home environment.
· If your pet is purebred, call the breeder or breed-specific rescue to see if they can take your dog.
To set up an appointment to surrender a pet to our facility, please call our Intake manager at: (904) 321-1647 ext. 106.