SURRENDERING A PET

If you feel you can no longer keep your pet:

If you feel you can no longer keep your pet:

  • Ask friends, family, relatives, co-workers and anybody you know to help get the word out that you are looking for a home for your pet. There is a good chance that somebody might know somebody who is looking for a pet. It will be a much smoother transition for your pet to move from your home into a new home versus going to an animal shelter.
  • Put an ad on social media or in the newspaper. Remember, you don't have to give your dog away to the first person who answers the ad. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions, or even ask to see where your pet would be living. Use your best judgment when interviewing potential new owners. You may even ask for a small re-homing fee to be sure the adopters are committed to the animal's care
  • Place a giveaway ad on www.bismanonline.com or other Facebook pages.
  • Make giveaway flyers to hang up. Ask store owners if you may place flyers in their store. Try to post flyers in high traffic locations - grocery stores, animal supply stores, veterinary clinics and gas stations, for example.
  • Call a local animal rescue. Try to use this as a last resort. Owner-surrendered animals have a harder time adjusting to shelter life, and in many cases, become depressed or develop anxiety.

Your Pet's Welfare:

Please remember, you made a promise to your pet when you took it into your home. Your pet has provided you with a gift of love, and although there are sometimes circumstances beyond our control, you owe it to your companion animal to ensure they are in good hands for the remainder of their life.