Surrendering a pet can be a very hard decision for any pet owner. Before trying to surrender to the shelter, consider the rehoming tips below: 

Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com helps find your pet a loving forever home.

How it works

1. Create a Profile - Get your pets posted on Adopt-a-Pet.com to be seen by millions of pet adopters
2. Review Applications - The dedicated team at Rehome will give you all of the help you need to select the best potential adopters
3. Meet Adopters - The Rehome team will guide you through the process of setting safe and pressure-free meetings with applicants
4. Finalize Adoption - Rehome will provide you with an adoption contract to protect the transfer of your pet ownership.

Visit rehome.adoptapet.com for more info and to create a profile for your pet.  Click here to get started.

Other rehoming websites:

Home to Home

How to Successfully Rehome a Pet (Bad Rap)

Tips for Rehoming Your Pet (East Bay SPCA)

How to Rehome a Dog: Tips & Advice for Finding a Good Home (PetFinder)

Rehoming a dog? Here's what you need to know (ManyPets)

Rehoming your Pet (Humane World For Animals/Humane Society)

You can also contact rescues to see if they have space for your pet:

Valley Animal Haven - 990 D St, Lemoore, 559-997-3601

Valley Oak SPCA - 9800 Campus Dr, Visalia, 559-651-1111

Valley Animal Center - 3934 N Hayston, Fresno, 559-233-8690

Animal Rescue of Fresno - 4545 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, 559-225-5715

We also encourage you to search "Animal Rescues" online for more than provided here.

Still want to surrender to Kings County Animal Services? Fill out the owner surrender application here.

The shelter is constantly full and we don't always have space to take pets right away. You will be contacted once space becomes available.