Surrendering your Dog
Surrendering a pet is a very difficult decision. Please explore all options when considering surrender. Many undesirable behaviors can be corrected through training. Visit our Pet Solutions & Resources page for links to helpful information. There are some organizations that can help with the cost of owning a pet such as pet food pantries and low-cost clinics. Please also be sure to check with family members and friends to see if they are able to give your pet a nice loving home.
If you have considered all options and would like to inquire about surrendering your dog to Heartland, please answer the questions below, copy & paste and email back to heartlandanimals@yahoo.com with all the required information. Please provide us with the information we need so we can spend our time helping to find a home for the cat(s). Thank you for your cooperation on this matter and again, please help us to help you and your pet!
Requirements
-You must be the actual owner of your pet to proceed.
-You must have an appointment to surrender your cat.
Photos (Please send via JPEG)
Contact name + phone numbers
Breed?
Male or Female?
Spayed or Neutered?
Age?
Approx. weight?
Small, Medium or Large Breed?
Current on vaccinations and Heartworm test?
Has your dog ever bitten someone?
Good with:
Kids?
Dogs?
Cats?
Strangers?
Reason for Surrender?
Health issues?
Medications?
What food does the dog eat?
OK on leash?
Housetrained?
Please also include a brief overview of the situation, including any behavorial and/or medical issues as well as pictures so we can best assist you and your pet's needs.
Please understand your email will go unanswered without the above information.
Lastly, the costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). A surrender fee of $150 is required to care for your pet during its stay at Heartland Animal Shelter.
If you adopted from Heartland Animal Shelter:
* As stated in your adoption contract, Heartland must be given the first right of refusal and you must be given prior authorization by Shelter Management in order to surrender your pet back to the shelter.
When submitting your inquiry, please include in the subject line: Adopted from Heartland.
Please also note, that your pet should already be current on all vaccinations as part of your adoption agreement.
If you did not adopt from Heartland Animal Shelter:
*Please note that Heartland has limited capacity and can not guarantee we can accept your pet(s) due to this limitation. If your pet is not already spayed or neutered or needs vaccinations, please do so.
(Visit Pet Solutions & Resources and click on Pet Financial Assistance Organizations) for low cost clinics in your area.
*In the mean time, please continue to contact other no-kill shelters. Due to the high level of inquires, you will be contacted if we are able to make arrangements to accept your pet at our shelter.