Giving up a pet is a difficult decision and there are many reasons why people take this step. Depending on that reason, often training classes, a behaviour specialist, or your veterinarian can help the situation so that you are able to keep your companion. Whatever the case may be, our staff will be happy to discuss, without judgment, the various options that are available to you, surrendering being the last resort.
What are your options?
- Try and place your pet with family or friends who will love and care for him.
- Place an ad in the newspaper or at your local veterinarian’s office (our staff can give you tips on screening potential adopters).
- Consider obedience classes or seek help from a qualified animal behavioural specialist link to finding a trainer page
- Check if there is a breed rescue group for your breed of pet and contact them (they generally do a good job of screening potential adopters.)
- Check with the place/breeder where you got your pet. Responsible breeders will try and help with any problems you’re having and will usually take the animal back if things don’t work out.
What’s involved?
Please call us before arriving with your pet so we can make an appointment with our adoption staff (902) 892-1190. We may need time to make arrangements to accept your pet because we are normally at maximum capacity with strays and abandoned animals.
The surrendering process takes approximately 30 minutes. We will require your pet’s veterinary records. Our staff will help you to complete a personality profile for your pet. This profile provides vital information for placing your pet in a suitable home. Health information and history should be included in the surrender information. The pet owner must be the person to who brings the pet to the PEI Humane Society.
Please leave your animal in the vehicle while we complete the necessary paperwork, remember to bring your pet’s food, crate, collar, and any toys or blankets that may help them feel a bit more secure while in the transition period. You must sign ownership of your pet over to the PEI Humane Society where we will make every possible effort to find your pet a suitable home, but cannot guarantee that a placement will always be made.
The PEI Humane Society relies on donations to help us care for each and every animal that comes into our care. When you surrender a pet we ask that pay a fee of $25 to help us help your pet.
