Owner Surrendering

Owner Surrendering

All Kind understands that sometimes it may be necessary to find your pet a new home. We will do our very best to find them a new family, however shelters are not the best place for your furry loved ones and should be used as a last resort. Owners need to demonstrate that they have done all they could to keep their animal and have attempted to rehome their pet at least 10 days prior to requesting an owner surrender appointment at the shelter. Here are some things you can do to find your pet a new home without taking it to the shelter:

  • Post pictures and bios on social media and in the newspaper

  • Reach out to a rescue that is specific to breed

  • Post on platforms like Adopt-a-Pet

After you have exhausted all other options and you still need to relinquish your pet, please see the following requirements and considerations:

  • Pets must be fully vaccinated with DHPPV and Bordatella for dogs and HPV for cats at least two weeks prior to the requested surrender appointment date. Please bring Veterinary records.

  • If there is an appointment waiting list, priority will be given to pets that are already spayed/neutered.

YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SURRENDER YOUR PET.

To make an appointment, please call the Shelter at 325-698-0085 or email admissions@allkindabilene.org. 

Fees

Owner Surrender Fee for Non-spayed/ neutered pets: $125

  • If the owner is willing to purchase a spay/neuter voucher and have their pet fixed prior to surrender, this fee will be waived.

Owner Surrender Fee for spayed/ neutered pets: $40

Owner Surrender Fee for litter of puppies/kittens: $150

  • Includes a spay/neuter voucher for the mother and father dog/cat if applicable. A rebate for $50 will be issued upon proof of completion for each.

**Puppies/kittens must be kept with the mother until at least 8 weeks of age per Texas state law. The animal must receive their first round of puppy/kitten shots two weeks prior to arrival at the shelter.

***Special consideration will be given to certain  cases such as death of an owner, serious illness or traumatic injury of an owner, and other extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

Resources to Keep Your Pet

Do you want to keep your pet but need additional support? Call the shelter at 325-698-0085.