The decision to surrender a pet is not an easy one. Seattle Humane offers compassion and understanding to owners in need of relinquishing their animal(s) into our care. We strive to help every person that comes to us. Through the course of this process, we may recommend contacting other area shelters or rescues that are better suited to help you and your pet, based on specific needs.
In addition to offering the option to surrender your pet to us, we may also be able to assist with helping you keep your animal by connecting you to a veterinarian or dog trainer to help you and your beloved furry family member. Seattle Humane might be able to assist with cost if grant funding is available.
The Pet Resource Center at Seattle Humane operates on an appointment-based schedule. We schedule owner surrender appointments 1-2 weeks in advance. If you need to return a pet adopted from Seattle Humane during the previous 2 weeks, we can typically offer an appointment within a few days of receiving this completed form. We will contact you to schedule an appointment. If you need immediate assistance, we recommend contacting your municipal animal shelter here.
The form below is meant to capture your experience with your pet. Please provide as much detail as possible. Please complete one form for each animal you are looking for assistance with. It may take up to 60 minutes to complete. Once we have received your completed questionnaire we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
***If you prefer to complete the form by phone, please provide the best phone number to call as well as 1-2 preferred days and timeframe for a phone meeting. There is staff available 7 days per week, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. – 3 pm, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.***