Rehome Your Pet

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We’re Here to Help

The decision to give up your pet is never an easy one. The Arizona Humane Society has resources to support you in your search for a new home for your pet.

If you are struggling to keep your pet due to financial hardship, housing insecurity or pet behavior problems, we have a variety of resources and programs that may be able to help.

Rehoming Your Pet

There are many people in the Valley looking for a new pet just like yours. Before you consider surrendering your pet to us, see if you can find another family who may be interested in giving your pet a new home. Home to home adoption skips the stress of a shelter and ensures your pet’s new family learns about them from the person who knows and care about them most – you.

  • Where to Post Your Pet
  • Rehoming is great option to find your pet a new loving home. Home to home adoption support is available on PetHousingHelpAZ.org. Here’s how to write an attention-grabbing pet bio.

    It’s also a good idea to rehome by spreading the word to friends, family, neighbors, etc. and ask them to tell their friends. You never know who may be looking for a new companion! Get the word out by sharing photos and information about your pet in local Facebook groups and on Nextdoor.com.

    To ensure any individual or family is the best fit as your pet’s new owners, hold an initial meeting in a public place and ask questions to screen potential adopters. Share your expectations for your pet’s new home. When you find a family that meets you and your pet’s needs, home to home adoption offers the opportunity to stay in touch if you wish by exchanging contact information.”

  • Increase Your Pet’s Adoptability
  • It can often take weeks or even months to find your pet a new home. To increase the chances of finding a suitable new owner, make sure your pet is spayed or neutered, groomed, and up to date on their vaccinations.

    View our Veterinary Assistance Resource Sheet to find affordable, convenient vet services.

  • Check with Local Rescue Groups
  • Whether you have a dog, cat or exotic animal, there are many rescue groups in your area that may be able to accept your pet. You can find most of these groups online through a web search or on Facebook.

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Schedule Intake With AHS

If you’ve tried all of the above rehoming options and wish to start the intake process, please note that due to shelter capacity, appointments are currently scheduled out for two or more months for cats and 4 or more months for dogs.

Our surrender fee is $90 per pet or $90 per litter of puppies or kittens under 6 months old and helps us provide daily care for your pet.

To get started, please complete an application below.

If you have questions, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to help.