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Pet Valu does not take cats from owners who want to surrender their pets. While adoptable pets are available in many Pet Valu stores, those animals are there through arrangements with local rescues, humane societies, and other organizations. Pet owners wishing to rehome their pet will not be able to take their cats to Pet Valu. 

Tips to Rehome Your Cat 

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing to find a new home for your cat, there are a few safe methods available. While dropping your cat off at Pet Valu isn’t an option, there are some avenues you can take to be sure your cat finds a suitable home.

Surrendering to a Shelter 

Shelters in your area may include humane societies, city animal control departments, and local branches of the SPCA. There is usually a surrender fee which varies by location. It’s also important to learn the organization’s adoption vs. euthanasia rate. Some organizations have euthanasia rates as low as 3% while others are well over 50%. 

Working With a Rescue Group 

Surrendering your cat to a rescue group is a great option as most privately run rescues are no kill and they work very hard to find safe homes for every cat. The downside is that many rescues are often at capacity, so it can be a challenge to find one with room to take your pet.

Rehoming Your Cat Yourself 

The best way to make sure you’re comfortable with your cat’s new home is to screen potential adopters yourself. This may take some time, but it’s worth it for the peace of mind you’ll have knowing your cat is in good hands. The Rehome website has lots of great resources to help you in your search. Create a profile for your cat right on the site and connect with people actively looking for a new pet. 

You can find a new home for your cat by asking friends or family to adopt him or by posting him to Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com. To do either of these, you’ll need to get prepared with all of your cat’s important information, create a biography or story, and then start sharing that info with the right people and in the right places.

Preparing to Find a New Home for Your Cat

Make sure you have all of the necessary information your cat’s potential new family might be interested in knowing. This would include not only your cat’s medical records and health history, but also information on his temperament and personality. Is he good with other cats? How about dogs? Do you think he’d like living in a home with children? These are all questions potential adopters might ask. It’s also a good idea to have at least one or two engaging photos of your cat ready to share (for tips on how to take great pet photography, check out the Pet Photo and Video Tips section of our FAQs).

Create a “Bio” for Your Cat

Now you’re ready to get started. Start by writing a short description of your cat that will give would-be adopters an idea of why your cat would be a great addition to their life. Maybe he likes to snuggle and binge-watch Netflix with you, or perhaps his silly antics are known to keep you laughing for hours. Help others understand why he’s a great cat. This “bio” for your cat, along with those amazing glamour shots you took earlier, are just the thing your cat needs to stand out!

Share Your Cat with Friends and Family

Get your cat seen by adopters. Easier said than done, right? Actually, this part might be easier than you think. We always recommend talking with friends and family as a first step when you must find a new home for any pet. Oftentimes, a beloved pet can remain in your extended family by being adopted by a loved one who happens to be looking for a new pet just as you are looking for a new home for yours. They will appreciate the thorough information you put together on your pet’s personality and health and you’ll appreciate knowing they are in an awesome home!

Use Rehome to Find a New Home for Your Cat

If your family and friends are unable to take your cat, the team here at Adopt-a-Pet.com has a program called Rehome that is available for pet parents in exactly your situation. It’s free, simple to use, and will get your pet’s photos and bio in front of the millions of potential adopters who are searching on our site. Our team will provide guidance along the way including an application interested adopters can fill out right from your cat’s profile and tips on how to review applications for good answers and red flags. We’ll even help you to transfer your cat’s medical records to the new adopter! Get started with Rehome here.   

The first thing you should do with a stray dog is help to reunite him with his family. When you find a dog, you don’t know if he’s been lost, stolen, or abandoned, but always assume there could be an owner looking him. 

If you can capture the dog and are comfortable doing so, you can then take the stray dog to a veterinarian, some grooming salons, or shelter to get him checked for a microchip. If the dog is chipped, the owner can be contacted. If not, these organizations can help you with next steps.  

If you can’t catch the dog or are uncomfortable trying to, it’s best to call your local animal control. Providing information such as details of the dog (color, size, breed and sex), the exact location (street address or intersection) and which direction the dog is moving will be really helpful for animal control. Many will send an officer out to capture the dog.

Why Reporting the Dog to Animal Control Is Important  

Some people hesitate to call animal control when they find a dog because they worry the dog may be put down. If you’re willing to keep the animal or to rehome the pet yourself if no owner is found, let animal control know that. After the holding period, some shelters will let you be first on the list of adopters. Contacting animal control is a smart and necessary first step for two main reasons:

• Animal control is the first place people look or go to when they are looking for a lost pet.
• Laws about what you should do if you take in a stray vary by city and state. Call your local animal control to find out what the laws in your area are so you can follow them. 

If you do want to keep the pet, be sure to make that well known to animal control so that your name is at the top of the waiting list of potential adopters if this is an option the shelter offers. A typical holding period is 3 to 4 days, but this varies by location. Learn the exact date the dog’s hold will be up, and arrive at the shelter when it opens that morning. 

If you want to rehome the pet yourself, this is also an option. Sometimes, animal control will allow you to keep the dog in your house during the holding period. Once that holding period is over and no owner has come forward, you can begin the rehoming process. One tool that is especially helpful is Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com. You can create a profile for the stray dog for millions of potential adopters to see. 

Knowing what to do with a stray dog is not easy, but if you follow this guide, you’ll do what is best for the dog and help him find a great new home! 

Those asking, “how do I surrender my German Shepherd,” have likely made the decision that they can no longer keep their pet. While you could surrender him to a local shelter, this leaves him in a situation in which you have no say and no control. The procedure for surrendering your dog varies by location, but it’s a good idea to consider other options before making a final decision.

General Surrender Procedures 

As mentioned above, each shelter will have its own process, but it typically looks something like this:

• You bring your dog to the shelter and speak with an intake specialist.
• In some cases, they will take your dog right away, or you may be put on a wait list.
• You pay a surrender fee and sign over all rights to your German Shepherd.  

Will My German Shepherd Find a New Home?

Maybe. Once you leave your dog, what happens next is out of your hands. While shelters work hard to find homes for all the dogs in their care, sometimes it’s just not possible. It’s also important to note that some shelters are forced to put down more animals than others, so you should do a little rehome_research about the shelter to which you’re thinking about surrendering your dog.

Another thing to keep in mind is that some dogs become fearful and anxious in a shelter. This could manifest as aggression, which can greatly reduce your German Shepherd’s chances of being adopted.

Your Dog’s Best Chance at a Happy Future 

Instead of surrendering your German Shepherd, consider finding him a home yourself. More and more pet owners are realizing the benefits of going the extra mile to rehome their dog—the most important of which is that it keeps your dog out of the shelter and ensures he goes to a home that you choose.

It may take a while to find the perfect home, but you can find advice and helpful tools online on the Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com website. On Rehome you can build your German Shepherd a profile, communicate with potential adopters, and once you find a great home, complete the adoption paperwork. 

Give your dog the future he deserves and give yourself the gift of peace of mind knowing that your German Shepherd is living with a loving family. 

The cost to surrender a cat varies from organization to organization, but there is usually some type of fee. If you are considering surrendering your cat to a shelter or rescue, you may want to consider rehoming your cat in a way that is free and causes your pet less stress.

What alternatives do I have to surrendering a cat I can’t keep?

Rather than bringing your cat to a rescue or shelter, you can post her or him online to help find a new home! With this option, both you and your cat can remain in the comfort of your home while you search for someone to adopt your cat.

Begin with your network

The first step to take is asking people you know if they would like to adopt your cat. Call your friends and family, ask your neighbors, or post to social media to see if anyone is interested in keeping your cat. This option will give you peace of mind, because your cat will be with someone you know and trust.

Create a profile on Rehome

If no one in your network can adopt your cat, it’s time to make a profile on Rehome! This peer-to-peer service helps you to find a suitable new home for your cat by posting them on Adopt-a-Pet.com for millions of possible adopters to see. Making a profile is quick, simple, and completely free. Once you fill out all necessary information, your cat’s profile will be available for people to view.

What happens after I post my cat to Rehome?

Shortly after posting your cat to Rehome, you may see questions coming in. If you signed up for mobile alerts, anytime someone asks a question or applies for your cat, you will be notified, keeping you in the loop. When someone asks a question, you can respond rehome_legacyly so other potential adopters can see the answer as well.

You will also begin to receive applications for your cat. This can sometimes be overwhelming, so the Rehome team will offer pointers on how to pick the strongest applicants and how to avoid red flags.

Once you’ve narrowed down your applications, it’s time to meet the applicant in person. The Rehome team also offers tips on how to set up a successful and safe in-person meeting. From here, you’ll choose a new family for your cat and finalize the adoption. You can sign and access a contract through the Rehome portal as well as transfer all medical records.

In most cases, animal control will pick up a stray dog. Some will pick up the animal, while others may require that you bring the pup to their facility. Start by calling your local animal control to find out your area’s policies on strays.

You Found a Stray Dog. Now What? 

Thank you for caring enough about a lost or stray dog to do something about it. If you can safely catch the dog without chasing him and are comfortable doing so (see safety tips on doing so here), take the dog to a veterinarian, some grooming salons, or your local shelter to check for a microchip. If the dog is chipped, his owner can be contacted. If the dog is not chipped, these organizations can help you with next steps. 

You may not feel comfortable catching the dog and that’s okay! If this is the case, call animal control. You can dial 411 and ask for the closest agency. You can report the stray’s information and some agencies will come out immediately if you are on a cell phone and “tracking” the pet. Others will send an officer as soon as possible depending on the urgency of other calls. For more tips and tricks on what to do if you find a stray dog, click here.

Animal control is important to call for the following reasons: 

• If someone loses a pet, they usually turn to animal control in the hopes of finding him.
• In most locations, it’s illegal to keep a found pet for more than 24 or 48 hours (the time varies by location) without notifying animal control. 

If you’re interested in keeping the dog, let animal control know that when you turn him over. Typically, they are required to hold a found pet for up to two weeks to give the owner a chance to come forward. If that doesn’t happen, you may be able to have “first rights” and be first in line to adopt him. 

You may find other groups who will pick up a stray dog, but animal control usually provides the best chance for a reunion with the pet’s owners. 

The fastest way to rehome your English Bulldog is by talking with someone you already know who wants to adopt. However, you still need to be certain that this person is the best match for your dog. There are other ways that you can rehome your dog relatively quickly and easily, as well. Let’s look at the options available and the things you need to keep in mind when rehoming. This way, you’ll be sure to find the perfect new home for your English Bulldog.

Rehoming Quickly with People You Know 

When you have to give up your English Bulldog, you should let your friends and family know your situation and why you need to give her up. You may find that one or more of them is interested in providing her with a home and becoming her owner. If that’s the case, it’s a fast way to rehome her with someone that you already know and trust.

Of course, you must make sure that this new owner is the right fit for her. You know your English Bulldog better than others including all of her quirks and behaviors that other owners might not like. For example, maybe she doesn’t like to be around small animals like cats. Perhaps she has a health condition that requires medication and trips to the vet regularly. Always be sure the person who adopts her can provide for all of her needs whatever they might be.

Rehoming with an Online Service

Another option to consider when you’re rehoming your dog is to use an online service like Rehome. This is a platform from Adopt-a-Pet.com that provides an easy way to connect with people looking to adopt. You can create a profile with a bio, photos, and video that can show potential adopters all they need to know about your English Bulldog.

When creating the bio, it’s important to include all of the elements discussed above about any issues that your dog might have. This way, the adopters will have a better idea of whether she’s the right dog for them. For example, you wouldn’t want your English Bulldog to go to a home where there are cats if she doesn’t like cats. The more the prospective adopters know about your dog before applying the better.

Once you start to receive applications, you can review them. Rehome can even help you understand what types of things you should be looking for in the applications to make the process of finding a new home easier.

You’ll be happy to know that the platform is free for owners to use, as well. The adopters will only have to pay a small rehoming fee. This fee, which is about the same they would pay at a shelter or rescue, goes back into finding homes for other pets. It’s a simple process that helps you find a home for your English Bulldog that is perfect for her. You can rest easy knowing she’s in a safe and loving environment.

Several options are available if you have to give up your Yorkie. No one enjoys the thought of giving up their dog, but it could be necessary. He’s been a good companion for you, and you’d love nothing more than to keep him. However, life may have thrown you a curveball, and you find that you’re no longer capable of caring for him for one reason or another. You might have to move into a retirement home that doesn’t allow pets. You might have had an injury or illness that prevents you from caring for him.

There could be any number of issues. The important thing is to do your best to find a place for your Yorkie. Several options are available, and some are better than others.

Rescues and Shelters

A rescue or a shelter might be the first place that you consider when you need to give up your Yorkie. Shelters and rescues do their best to ensure adoption, but it’s never a guarantee. While rescues will keep dogs for the remainder of their lives, shelters are unable to do this. They have a limited amount of room. While these types of facilities are methods that can be used to give up your Yorkie, you may want to try some other options first.

Talk with Friends and Family

If you have trouble taking care of your Yorkie for one reason or another, you may want to speak with friends and family before giving him up. For example, if you have trouble watching your dog during the day while you’re working, you might have a family member that can come over and walk him or watch him during the day. If you have some issues financially, you might have some family that could help you out so you don’t have to give up your dog.

It’s also possible that you may find someone you know who wants to adopt a dog. They might be interested in adopting your Yorkie. This could be a good fit since you already know the person and can be sure they’ll take good care of him.

Rehoming on Your Own

Although it may take a little longer, rehoming is an option. You can do this on your own by finding online pet adoption sites. Always be sure you’re using a quality, reputable site, of course, and steer clear of places like Craigslist. When you’re allowing someone to adopt, be sure to charge a rehoming fee, as well. This helps to reduce the risks for your dog. People who have ill intentions toward him won’t want to pay money for the dog.

Using the Rehome Platform

One site that you should consider using is Rehome from Adopt-a-Pet.com. It’s a peer-to-peer platform that will let owners create detailed profiles of their dog. Provide all of the most important information about your Yorkie, including any issues that they might have. Add some photos and videos, too. Then, potential adopters can look at the profile to get a better idea of whether he’s the right dog for them. You’ll review applications and find the perfect new home for your Yorkie. It’s fast, easy, and safe.

A reasonable rehoming fee for your English Bulldog will typically be somewhere between $50 and $150. However, it’s important to understand that many factors can affect the cost of this fee. Some of the biggest factors include whether your dog is purebred, their age, and your location. Certain parts of the country may have higher rehoming fees, for example.

Research Your Area 

To get a better idea of what a reasonable rehoming fee would be for an English Bulldog, you should look into the typical prices in your area. This is something you should do whether you’re an owner that’s looking for someone to adopt your dog, or you’re someone looking to adopt an English Bulldog.

Look at what private individuals are charging for rehoming fees, as well as the costs online and through shelters and rescues. You’ll usually find that the rehoming fees from individuals will be similar to what the rescues and shelters charge for their adoption fees. If the price is a lot higher, they aren’t truly rehoming fees.

Once you get a sense of the typical rehoming fees in your area, it will give you a better idea of what you should charge for a rehoming fee for your English Bulldog —or what you should be paying if you’re adopting.

Why Are Rehoming Fees Needed?

Many people wonder why there are rehoming fees at all. They may think that if someone has to give up their dog for whatever reason, they should be happy to find someone willing to take her. However, the rehoming fees are there for a reason, and that reason isn’t to line the pockets of the owner.

Instead, the rehoming fees are used to avoid giving the dog to someone who doesn’t want to invest in a dog and who may not have the means to care for her properly. The rehoming fees are also important because they help to reduce the risk for your dog. Some are looking for dogs that could be used for righting or that could be sold to labs. You don’t want your dog to go through any of those situations. Rehoming fees help prevent this.

Make Rehoming Easier with Rehome

Rehome is a platform from Adopt-a-Pet.com that helps to make the entire process of rehoming easier. It’s free for owners to use, and adopters will pay a small rehoming fee right to the site. This ensures owners don’t have to worry about finding the right rehoming fee. The price through Rehome for adopters is about the same as what they would pay at a shelter or a rescue.

Rehome lets you create a profile for your English Bulldog that you have to give up. You can add videos, pictures, and a bio that lets the potential adopters know everything needed about your dog.

The platform makes it possible for you to find the perfect new owner for your dog. You’ll rest easy knowing that you’ve found a place where she’ll be loved and happy.

If you need to find a home for your cat, there are several things you should do to ensure both you and your cat are happy with the decision for the long-term. You’ll need to get prepared with all of your cat’s important information, create a biography or story, and then start sharing that info with the right people and in the right places.

Preparing to Find a New Home for Your Cat

Make sure you have all of the necessary information your cat’s potential new family might be interested in knowing. This would include not only your cat’s medical records and health history, but also information on his temperament and personality. Is he good with other cats? How about dogs? Do you think he’d like living in a home with children? These are all questions potential adopters might ask. It’s also a good idea to have at least one or two engaging photos of your cat ready to share (for tips on how to take great pet photography, check out the Pet Photo and Video Tips section of our FAQs).

Create a “Bio” for Your Cat

Now you’re ready to get started. Start by writing a short description of your cat that will give would-be adopters an idea of why your cat would be a great addition to their life. Maybe he likes to snuggle and binge-watch Netflix with you, or perhaps his silly antics are known to keep you laughing for hours. Help others understand why he’s a great cat. This “bio” for your cat, along with those amazing glamour shots you took earlier, are just the thing your cat needs to stand out!

Share Your Cat with Friends and Family

Get your cat seen by adopters. Easier said than done, right? Actually, this part might be easier than you think. We always recommend talking with friends and family as a first step when you must find a new home for any pet. Oftentimes, a beloved pet can remain in your extended family by being adopted by a loved one who happens to be looking for a new pet just as you are looking for a new home for yours. They will appreciate the thorough information you put together on your pet’s personality and health and you’ll appreciate knowing they are in an awesome home!

Use Rehome to Find a New Home for Your Cat

If your family and friends are unable to take your cat, the team here at Adopt-a-Pet.com has a program called Rehome that is available for pet parents in exactly your situation. It’s free, simple to use, and will get your pet’s photos and bio in front of the millions of potential adopters who are searching on our site. Our team will provide guidance along the way including an application interested adopters can fill out right from your cat’s profile and tips on how to review applications for good answers and red flags. We’ll even help you to transfer your cat’s medical records to the new adopter! Get started with Rehome here.