{"id":1192,"date":"2024-02-19T21:26:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T21:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhs.7243.net\/?page_id=1192"},"modified":"2024-04-09T19:25:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T19:25:38","slug":"surrendering-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fhs.7243.net\/index.php\/surrendering-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrendering Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid column1-desktop-grid__span-6 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-6 column2-desktop-grid__start-7 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surrendering is a Last Resort.<br>Before deciding to surrender your pet, please consider other options first.<br>There are many reasons you may be considering rehoming your pet.<br><br>Here are some common issues we may be able to help you resolve before rehoming:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fhs.7243.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC_0334-1024x681-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Are there issues that may be due to animals being intact? We offer Low Cost Spay\/Neuter services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there medical issues unknown or cannot afford? We offer Low Cost Wellness visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there issues with house training\/separation anxiety? We can provide a crate\/thunder shirt on loan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a litter box issue? We can offer advice on alternative litters and other types of litter boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there behavioral issues that a trainer may help with? Call the surrender helpline for behavior advice. We can provide information on trainers that MAY provide a free consultation to prevent the pet being surrendered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there an issue with housing? We have a list of pet-friendly housing and homeowners insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a temporary crisis? We have emergency fosters for short term placement (upon availability)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they a good fit for a breed specific or special needs rescue? We can provide a Rescue referral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you not keep the animal until the next available appointment? Ask family, friends, or coworkers if they can temporarily care for your pet. We have a list of local rescues that may be able to take in your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you not have enough time for the animal? We have information on local pet sitters, doggy daycare centers and dog walkers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have the time to find a home on your own? List your pet on petfinder.com or rehome.adoptapet.com and ask us for some rehoming tips. We can help with checks on potential adopters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you having trouble affording your pet? Sign up for our Furry Friend Food Bank for up to 6 months of food assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you have exhausted all your options and feel that you must surrender your pet, please contact our Surrender Helpline to discuss your options.<br>Owned pets are taken by appointment only.<br><br><strong>SURRENDER HELPLINE:<\/strong> 386-597-1386 (leave a message)<br><strong>EMAIL<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our team receives a high volume of requests daily. We appreciate your patience. Calls and emails are returned in the order they were received. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h2blue\">How to Prepare &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid info-block-black padding-for-box column1-desktop-grid__span-6 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-6 column2-desktop-grid__start-7 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT<br><br>Forms can be found at the bottom of this page. Please print and complete before arriving for your appointment. If you are unable to do so beforehand, please come a few minutes early for your appointment and fill them out in your car with your pet.<br><br>If health records are available, please bring them or provide information on which veterinary office was used. If they are currently on any medications, please bring those as well.<br><br>Unfortunately senior pets (especially with health issues) do not adjust well to shelter life and there are limited resources to treat their ailments. For senior pets (cats 12 years + and dogs 8 years +), you may be asked to complete an owner requested euthanasia form in case this is the best option for the pet.<br>If the animal has any behavioral issues that may pose a safety risk to staff or potential adopters, you may be asked to euthanasia request form.<br><br>If your pet has bitten or scratched a human in the last 10 days, a quarantine fee may apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>FEE SCHEDULE<br><br>In order to meet the daily needs of caring for your pet and updating their preventative medical care items, you will be asked to pay a surrender fee.<br><br>Adoption Returns (within 30 days) \u2013 No charge but donation recommended<br><br>Adoption Returns (over 30 days) \u2013 $25<br><br>Surrenders that are already spayed\/neutered \u2013 $50<br><br>Surrenders that are NOT spayed\/neutered \u2013 $100<br><br>Litters of Kittens\/Puppies \u2013 Ask about Fee<br><br>If you are unable to pay the fees, you may speak to management about accommodations.<br><br>If you do not reside in Flagler County, we may not be able to accept your pet at this time due to space constraints. 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