Surrendering Your Pet
To
Angels On Wheels Animal Rescue
If you have adopted your pet from another rescue or humane society, please contact them as most will take their rescued animals back. We will help if we can, but please understand that we are a foster based rescue without a building and space is limited.
We understand that sometimes circumstances may arise that require individuals to relinquish their companion animals. Before you decide to relinquish your pet, please look into other options first such as finding your animal a new home through family, friends and co-workers etc. Angels On Wheels sometimes has a food bank from donated food so if the reason you are giving up your pet is because of financial reasons, please let us know and we may be able to help with that. If you're having behavioral issues, you should contact an animal behaviorist or professional trainer first. Many times, behavioral problems can be resolved with the help of a professional. Angels on Wheels Animal Rescue is not equipped to handle behavioral issues such as aggression, fear, anxiety, biting, marking, and thus will not accept any of those temperaments. Acceptance of your animals into our program will be depend upon the animals overal health and behavioral assessment. Please know that it is very difficult on your pet, especially the seniors, to be uprooted. You are the only family they know, they will become confused and depressed. Please, please, think about this very carefully before you decide to give up your pet.
You must follow the guidelines below before we will consider your surrender, and please be as thorough as possible, your animal's life may depend on it:
1. Before contacting us to surrender an animal, you MUST complete the owner surrender form below, include a digital photo and email the photo and the completed surrender form to sspratl@gmail.com.
2. You must be the legal owner and have a drivers license.
3. Appointments to surrender an animal will take place at our preferred veterinarian's office where a decision will be made as to the health and temperament of the animal. Unfortunately, many people surrender their animals when the animal is elderly or so sick that the only humane option is to euthanize. If this is the case, euthanasia fees are at the expense of the person surrendering.
4. You will be asked to provide us with any previous medical history and any records you may have.
5. Angels on Wheels had a MINIMUM DONATION to cover costs for the care of your pet, anything additional will be much appreciated. The fees are as follows: "Dog is $75.00 and Cat is $75.00. When surrendering your animal you will need to bring Cash. We will not acccept checks or credit cards.
6. Bring any special toys, beds and leftover food as it will make the transition easier for your pet. Adult dogs must come with a leash and collar.