Surrendering Your Pet

We understand that surrendering your pet can be an incredibly difficult decision – one we are truly sorry you are facing.

Appointment Required to Owner Surrender Your Pets

Pet(s) are accepted for the adoption program by appointment only, based on available space in our kennels.
If you would like to apply for an appointment, please fill out the appropriate owner surrender form below.
There will be a one-time fee for the continued care of your pet(s).
We will not consider your application without a photo of the pet(s) and any veterinary records (if applicable).

Please note, that submission of this request form does not guarantee or confirm pet intake to Aggieland Humane Society.
We urge pet parents to exhaust all other resources and alternatives before surrendering their pet. This helps ensure the shelter resources are available to the pets that need it the most – those who are lost, displaced, homeless, injured, or sick.

Applications will be kept for review for 30 days. If your pet is not accepted for adoption within 30 days, your application will be archived. At that point, if you are still seeking surrender assistance, you will need to re-apply.

Questions? For more information on surrendering pets, please call us at 979-775-5755.

Other Resources for Surrendering Your Pet

Reach out to trusted friends, family, or other people in your network.
Many owners successfully find homes through the use of friends and social media. Post your pet’s information (pictures and a description of their personality) online. Ask your friends and family to spread the word- you never know who might be looking for a new pet!

Give yourself plenty of time.

If time allows, be patient in your rehoming search. It might take weeks or months to find the right fit for your pet. Allow potential new owners to take your pet on a trial basis if needed.

Moving?

If you’re moving to another country, check out pettravel.com. It’s a great resource that lists pet relocation requirements for over 100 countries.

Check with realtors and property management companies about their pet policies in advance. If you’re moving to a city with a humane society or animal welfare organization, ask them about their surrender program or rehoming tips for the area.

Having behavioral issues with your pet?

There are many experienced pet trainers and behavioral consultants available to assist you with your pet’s needs. Oftentimes pet stores offer training classes as well. Training can help you determine how to best communicate with your pet, and helps your pet learn how to respond to you. A little training can form a stronger partnership between you and your pet!

Additional online resources:

Search for breed-specific rescue groups online (husky rescue, poodle rescue, etc)

Get assistance with medical care through crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe and waggle.org

Create a profile for your pet on rehome.adoptapet.com or home-home.org