Pets are surrendered for many reasons—financial concerns, illness, moving to a home that doesn’t welcome pets, allergies, pet behavior issues, and unwanted litters—to name a few. Surrendering a pet can be devastating for the owner and the animal, so HSSC urges pet owners to consider other options before deciding to surrender. We’re here to help. HSSC offers many resources to help keep pets in loving homes. Please contact us at 941.955.4131 and someone will be able to assist you.
HSSC is a private, limited-admission shelter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of surrender requests and limited staff and resources, HSSC is not able to accommodate all requests.
If you have found a stray animal, please contact Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services at 941.861.9500, or Manatee County Animal Services at 941.742.5933.
We accept cats and dogs by appointment only, and an appointment does not guarantee acceptance into HSSC. Each pet is evaluated for health and temperament. If accepted into the adoption program, a surrender fee is required.
HSSC makes every effort to place healthy, friendly pets in new, loving homes, but we cannot guarantee the rehoming of your pet. The first step is to fill out the form below.
If you have any questions about surrendering your dog, please contact Lisa Merlet or Kate Rose at 941.955.4131 x124. If you have any questions about surrendering your cat, please contact Geoffrey Webber at 941.955.4131 x107. Our behaviorists are highly skilled at helping you determine the best course of action for your pet.