REHOMING OR SURRENDERING YOUR PET
When all else has been considered and you believe that surrendering your animal is the best option for you and your pet, there are some options, depending on its age and size, breed, health and behavior. It is not possible to list all the options, but we have named a few most used in Stanislaus. Some rescues and shelters willingly accept any dog or cat surrendered. However, public shelters have limited space and will humanely euthanize if they run out of space or the animal is deemed unadoptable. Please search on line for the many rescues locally and regionally; some are all breed and some are dedicated to one breed.
When all else has been considered and you believe that surrendering your animal is the best option for you and your pet, there are some options, depending on its age and size, breed, health and behavior. It is not possible to list all the options, but we have named a few most used in Stanislaus. Some rescues and shelters willingly accept any dog or cat surrendered. However, public shelters have limited space and will humanely euthanize if they run out of space or the animal is deemed unadoptable. Please search on line for the many rescues locally and regionally; some are all breed and some are dedicated to one breed.
- Stanislaus Animal Services Agency -- Public shelter for residents of Stanislaus County, Patterson, Modesto, Ceres, Hughson, and Waterford with small fee. They offer adoptions, fostering, and work with rescue organizations to take adoptable dogs and cats. Will euthanize for space, health and behavior. They may not always take owner relinquished pets.
- HomeToHome -- This app is found on the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency website and links pet owners needing to rehome with people who want to adopt a pet.
- Westside Animals for Adoption -- Nonprofit rescue and adoption with limited space for owner relinquish by appointment and a small relinquish fee. Donations gladly accepted and are tax deductible. Call 209.892.3114 for information and availability.
- Country Road Rescue -- Nonprofit rescue and adoption.
- Destiny's Hope Animal Rescue -- Nonprofit rescue and adoption.
- Pupz N Palz Rescue -- Nonprofit rescue and adoption.
- Humane Society of Stanislaus County -- Nonprofit rescue and adoption.
- Cat Network of Stanislaus -- Nonprofit resource for community cats.
- Newman Animal Services -- Public shelter for residents of the City of Newman.
- Oakdale and Riverside Animal Services -- Public shelter for residents of Oakdale and Riverbank.