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Surrendering a dog over 20 pounds

Please email receiving@SAhumane.org, include a photo, and as much information as possible, and follow the instructions included in the auto-response.

Returning an animal previously adopted from the SAHS?

Please contact our intake team by emailing receiving@SAhumane.org and include the microchip number or the animal ID at the time of adoption. Please provide a detailed reason why you are returning your pet in your email request.

Transferring an animal from another animal shelter, rescue group, or animal hospital?

Please email transfer@SAhumane.org.

Puppies - Small Breed Adult Dogs (under 20lbs)

Open intake for puppies, small breed adult dogs (20 pounds and under) are held Mondays, and Wednesdays beginning at 10 a.m. at the SAHS. Please note, Medium to Large breed dogs (over 20 pounds) are not received at this time. We are able to receive animals on a first come, first served basis until all available space has been filled or until 2 p.m. (whichever comes first).
 
In order to be eligible for intake, all surrendered pets must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds. Additionally, in order to protect our animal population from potential contagious diseases, your surrendered pet must also be free of any nasal discharge, eye discharge, and hair loss.

Please be aware: space is limited! We strongly suggest arriving early. If all intake space has been filled before your animal is evaluated, you must try again on the next receiving day or consider another shelter for receiving.

Cats – Kittens

Open intake for cats, and kittens are held on Mondays at 10 a.m. at the SAHS. There is a limit of 3 adult cats per person during open intake. We are able to receive animals on a first come, first served basis until all available space has been filled or until 2 p.m. (whichever comes first).
 
In order to be eligible for intake, all surrendered pets must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds. Additionally, in order to protect our animal population from potential contagious diseases, your surrendered pet must also be free of any nasal discharge, eye discharge, and hair loss.

Specific circumstances for cats!
Any declawed cat can only be taken in under these circumstances:
- The cat MUST be friendly.
- The owner MUST be able to reclaim if the cat starts having difficulty adapting to the shelter.

Any female cat 7-9 lbs or over, and male cat over 10 lbs can only be taken in under these circumstances:
- The cat MUST be friendly.
- The owner MUST be able to reclaim if the cat starts having difficulty adapting to the shelter.
- We MUST have room in a sunroom.

Why is this rule in effect: Large cats have difficulty fitting into the cat kennels in the shelter. All cats need a certain amount of room to move comfortably and need room away from their litterbox, room to hide, and room to stretch out and climb. Our kennels do not accommodate these larger cats. Therefore we MUST have room available in a sunroom in order to be able to take them. We won't subject these cats to more stress than necessary.

Please be aware: space is limited! We strongly suggest arriving early. If all intake space has been filled before your animal is evaluated, you must try again on the next receiving day or consider another shelter for receiving.

Medium or Large Breed Adult Dogs (over 20lbs)

Those looking to surrender medium to large breed dogs over 20lbs must have an appointment in order to be considered. Please email receiving@SAhumane.org, include a photo and as much information as possible, then follow the instructions included in the auto-response. An e-mail request does not guarantee intake.

In order to protect our animal population from potential contagious diseases, the pet you’re attempting to surrender must be free of any nasal discharge, eye discharge, hair loss, rashes, and scabs. They must also be able to pass a basic temperament test. This means the pet must be able to live with other dogs and be non-aggressive towards animals or humans.