Surrendering an Animal

Surrendering a pet is never an easy decision, and we understand the emotional weight it carries. At the Shawano County Humane Society, we want you to know that you’re not alone. We are here as a resource to help, whether that means providing guidance, support, or assistance to help you keep your pet—so long as conditions are safe. If you are struggling, please reach out to us at 715-526-2606, even before making that final decision. We are committed to the well-being of both pets and their owners.

Please note that we only accept surrenders from Shawano County and that we almost always have a waitlist for both cat and dog surrenders.

When you do make that final decision to surrender your cat or dog to our shelter, we do require a small surrender fee. The fee is $60 for unvaccinated or unaltered dogs, $30 for vaccinated AND altered dogs, and $30 for all cats.

 

 

Please utilize this rehoming information prior to calling us for surrender:

Home to Home Website – List any legal animal to help with rehoming

          Website: https://home-home.org/

Adopt-A-Pet Website – create an online profile and review applications

          Website: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/

“Wisconsin Adoptables” Facebook page – platform to share animals  available for adoption/rehoming through local shelters, rescues, and private owners

 

Tips for:

Pets Not Allowed in Home
  • Ask other members of your family if they could temporarily “foster” your pet while you find a place that allows pets
Urinating/defecating in the house
  • Bring the pet to their veterinarian to make sure they don’t have a urinary tract infection, kidney stones or some other medical problem
  • Try crating the animal or limiting their access to one room in the house
  • Try different litter products, litter boxes, or carpet cleaners
Allergies
  • Consult the family physician about medications or allergen removers for the house
Pet with anxiety
  • Explore different diffusers/pheromones
  • Leave the radio/TV on when you leave the house
  • Consider Rescue Remedy or other flower essences
  • Try natural remedies (L-Theanine)
Pregnancy in the family
  • Consider keeping the pet until you know whether or not their behavior will be changed by the new baby

Pet behavior problems

(running away, hyper-activity

or aggression)
  • Talk to your veterinarian
  • Consult a behavioral expert
  • Exercise the pet more
  • Take them to obedience training

Behavioral Helplines

  1. Wisconsin Humane Society: (414) 431-6173
    • Animal tips and behavior management.
  2. Animal Humane Society: (952) 435-7738
    • Used for information on managing pet’s behavior, a referral for veterinary care, pet-friendly housing, low-cost spay/neuter surgery, or other local assistance programs.
    • Offers a “Pet Resources Library” with very helpful information.

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