• Are there issues that may be due to animals being intact? We offer Low-Cost Spay/Neuter services.

• Are there medical issues that are unknown or unaffordable? We offer Low-Cost Wellness visits.

• Are there issues with house training or separation anxiety? We can loan you a crate and/or a thundershirt.

• Is there a litter box issue? We can offer advice on alternative litter types and other litter box options.

• Are there behavioral issues that a trainer may help with? Call the surrender helpline for behavior advice. We can provide information on Trainers who MAY give a free consultation to prevent the pet from being surrendered.

• Is there a housing issue? We have a list of pet-friendly housing and homeowners’ insurance. Please email adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org for the most current list and more information.

• Is there a temporary crisis? We have emergency fosters for short-term placement (upon availability)

• Are they a good fit for a breed-specific or special-needs rescue? We can provide a Rescue referral.

• 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.

• Do you not have enough time for the animal? We have information on local pet sitters, doggy daycare centers, and dog walkers.

• 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 check on potential adopters.

• Are you having trouble affording your pet? Sign up for our Furry Friend Food Bank for up to 6 months of food assistance.
  

If you have exhausted all your options and feel you must surrender your pet, please contact our Surrender Helpline to discuss your options.

Owned pets are taken by appointment only. 

SURRENDER HELPLINE: 386-597-1386 (leave a message)

EMAIL: adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org

The forms are at the bottom of this page. Please print and complete them before your appointment arrives. If you cannot do so beforehand, please come a few minutes early for your appointment and fill them out in your car with your pet. 

If health records are available, please bring them; if not, please provide the name of the veterinary office used. If they are currently on any medications, please bring those as well.

Unfortunately, senior pets (especially those 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 older and dogs 8 years and older), you may be asked to complete an owner-requested euthanasia form in case this is the best option for the pet.

If the animal has any behavioral issues that may pose a safety risk to staff or potential adopters, you may be asked to complete a euthanasia request form.

A quarantine fee may apply if your pet has bitten or scratched a human in the last 10 days.