Surrendering A Pet
Surrendering a pet is one of the most difficult and personal decisions a person will have to make. We recommend carefully considering all options and if surrendering your pet remains your only option, please call us.
Pet surrenders are by Appointment only.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 208.772.4019
Questions? Feel free to email us at frontdesk@companionsanimalcenter.org or give us a call at 208.772.4019
How Do I Surrender a Pet?
First step, call 208.772.4019.
Since CAC has a 'no time limit' policy, we admit animals dependent upon space and resources.
During the call, we will collect the information necessary for us to determine 'if' and 'when' we will be able to take your pet. Because we are a limited-admission shelter we often have to work off of a waitlist; this is especially true for adult cat surrenders.
If we can take your pet, you will be scheduled with a surrender appointment.
At your surrender appointment, please allow for up to 60 minutes. You will be asked to complete a Personality Profile sheet, provide veterinary/ vaccinations records, and pay the surrender fee.
Why a Surrender Fee?
The surrender fee helps to cover some of the cost associated with caring for your animal while it waits to be adopted (i.e. food, boarding, medical care, (spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, etc.). On average a pet's stay at CAC will cost on average of $400. Surrender fees only offset a fraction of the cost of care.
We understand that not all individuals may have the monetary capacity to provide the required surrender fees. CAC will work with those individuals to make it possible for those individuals/animals to utilize our services.
| ANIMAL | FEE |
|---|---|
| Dog or cat | $65 |
| Dog or cat litter (2 or more) | $95 |
| Rabbit, ferret, chinchilla | $35 |
| Birds (parakeet, cockatiel, love birds, dove) | $25 |
| Guinea pig, hamsters/gerbils, rats, mice | $5 |
| Other pets | TBD |
Pets Not Eligible
As much as we try to help everyone we can, there are circumstances in which we are not able to accept some pets. These include:
- A pet that has bit.
- A pet that is showing very aggressive and unsociable behavior.
- A pet that has been deemed vicious or dangerous by animal control.
- Any animal that has been attack-trained.
- A veterinary examination has determined that the animal is physically unsuitable for adoption.