Surrendering Your Pet
*WAITLIST IS CLOSED*
This year has been very hard on many rescues. Adoptions have been slow and surrenders are at an all time high. We understand life brings unexpected circumstances but we are not in a place where we feel confident in being able to properly care for any more animals than we currently have. Thank you for understanding.
We recommend contacting your local animal control/shelter for immediate assistance.
If you are able to foster your pet until a home is found, we suggest looking at being a part of our Home-To-Home Program. If you have any questions, please email us at lalasphr.services@gmail.com
We recommend contacting your local animal control/shelter for immediate assistance.
If you are able to foster your pet until a home is found, we suggest looking at being a part of our Home-To-Home Program. If you have any questions, please email us at lalasphr.services@gmail.com
Need to find your pet a new home?
Rehoming your pets is not something we believe should be taken lightly. We believe in keeping families together. And sometimes, when new concerns or changes come up in life, many people turn to rehoming their pets without first considering other options to deal with their situation.
Changes in Finances
Are you experiencing some financial hardships? Recently lost your job or bills this week have made it hard to afford pet supplies? Is your pet experiencing some medical concerns and you’re unable to afford a vet visit?
Changes in Time
This is often a reason people choose to rehome; they no longer are able to spend time with their pets. So we ask, how much time do you think your pets need from you? What are the signs that your pet is unhappy or not thriving with the current amount of time you are providing them? Many small animals are social and are content with having a friend of their own more than human interaction. Many other animals are even solitary and enjoy time to themselves. If you are able to still provide them with what they need, such as a roof over their head, fresh food/water, and a clean enclosure, it may be in the animals best interest to stay in their home rather than rehome them. When you think about it, this probably would take maybe half an hour in the morning and in the evening. Is an hour too much of your time to keep your pets?
Animal has traits or personality that you can’t handle
This could be so many things. The animal is aggressive, the animal bites, or is unable to be handled. They weren’t what you were expecting, they’re not potty trained, they chewed your carpet up, etc. Are these behaviors that we can help teach you how to manage or are you no longer willing to work with this animal? When people decide to give up on an animal that struggles, this often leads to unnecessarily euthanizing said animal. So how can we help both the human and the animal to learn how to cohabitate together?
Got a new pet and they don’t get along.
What have you already tried to ensure both animals needs are being met? Often times, families are consumed with caring for a new pet they no longer want the responsibility of their other pets. Remember: you chose to bring a new animal into your home. Is it fair for your first pets to have to be uprooted and rehomed? Choosing to commit to both means finding ways to ensure both are getting the care they need and not neglecting one. Can you still afford to care for them? Do you still have the space in the home to provide them with a safe enclosure? Then the main reason you’re seeking rehoming is more likely due to not wanting the commitment anymore versus putting the work in as you’ve chosen to add more responsibly.
Changes in Finances
Are you experiencing some financial hardships? Recently lost your job or bills this week have made it hard to afford pet supplies? Is your pet experiencing some medical concerns and you’re unable to afford a vet visit?
- Contact your local rescue for resources on pet food banks
- Contact us if you are in need of some assistance with small animal supplies
- Look into low cost veterinary clinics
- See if your vet accepts payment plans such as CareCredit or Scratchpay
Changes in Time
This is often a reason people choose to rehome; they no longer are able to spend time with their pets. So we ask, how much time do you think your pets need from you? What are the signs that your pet is unhappy or not thriving with the current amount of time you are providing them? Many small animals are social and are content with having a friend of their own more than human interaction. Many other animals are even solitary and enjoy time to themselves. If you are able to still provide them with what they need, such as a roof over their head, fresh food/water, and a clean enclosure, it may be in the animals best interest to stay in their home rather than rehome them. When you think about it, this probably would take maybe half an hour in the morning and in the evening. Is an hour too much of your time to keep your pets?
- Create a schedule to better manage your time
- Hire a pet sitter to stop by and spend time with your pet
Animal has traits or personality that you can’t handle
This could be so many things. The animal is aggressive, the animal bites, or is unable to be handled. They weren’t what you were expecting, they’re not potty trained, they chewed your carpet up, etc. Are these behaviors that we can help teach you how to manage or are you no longer willing to work with this animal? When people decide to give up on an animal that struggles, this often leads to unnecessarily euthanizing said animal. So how can we help both the human and the animal to learn how to cohabitate together?
- Consider getting a trainer or specialist to help teach your pet
- Contact your local rescue on techniques to help you safely handle your pet
- Look into ways to “pet-proof” your space
Got a new pet and they don’t get along.
What have you already tried to ensure both animals needs are being met? Often times, families are consumed with caring for a new pet they no longer want the responsibility of their other pets. Remember: you chose to bring a new animal into your home. Is it fair for your first pets to have to be uprooted and rehomed? Choosing to commit to both means finding ways to ensure both are getting the care they need and not neglecting one. Can you still afford to care for them? Do you still have the space in the home to provide them with a safe enclosure? Then the main reason you’re seeking rehoming is more likely due to not wanting the commitment anymore versus putting the work in as you’ve chosen to add more responsibly.
- Put them in separate rooms
- Create a schedule to ensure exercise and enrichment is met
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Sometimes doing what’s best for you pet, is to find them another forever home. There are many platforms to help owners pick the best home for their loved ones. If unable to find them a new home on your home, then reach out to your local rescue or humane society for assistance.
Reminder: It is not other people’s job or a rescue’s job to clean up after you if you choose to not take responsibility. |
Home-To-Home ProgramLook for the animals listed with "H2H" next to their name on Petfinder to see which animals are in this program.
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As many of you may be well aware, rescues tend to fill up very quickly. It is unfortunate but we understand that there is a need to serve these animals and provide the best care for them. Although we occasionally have space in our rescue to take in owner surrenders, we also have a constant waitlist of animals seeking refuge at our rescue. It sucks we can't save them all. Many times this is of no fault to the animal but sometimes things just don't work out and we have to make tough decisions as to what is best for the animal. And that's why we started the Home-To-Home Program. Without having to make space in our rescue to take in animals in need of rehoming, we are able to have owners foster their pets until an approved adopter is ready to take that animal to their forever home. This decreases the stress of putting the animals through constant change of moving, although animals are some of the most resilient creatures out there. This means anyone interested in adopting from this program must still go through the rescue's adoption application and be approved. We may be able to include their current enclosure as well (should it be appropriate).
If you are looking to have your pet be rehomed through our Home-to-Home Program, please fill out a rehome assistance form.
If you are looking to have your pet be rehomed through our Home-to-Home Program, please fill out a rehome assistance form.
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