Additional Information for Surrendering Your Pet to Larimer Humane Society

What to bring

• A completed dog surrender form or cat surrender form (If you have not yet completed one, we will provide one to you at the shelter to complete.)
• Your pet’s vaccination and medical records
• Information about your pet’s likes, dislikes, and daily habits
• Information about your pet’s compatibility with other dogs, cats, and children
• If the pet had an owner prior to you, as much information on the pet’s history as you know
• A current ID (You must be 18 or older to surrender an animal.)

What to expect

When you relinquish your pet to Larimer Humane Society, your animal will be immediately vaccinated upon intake. Soon after, your pet will be evaluated for potential placement in our adoptions program. (Please note: We cannot guarantee that your pet will be placed for adoption or adopted from our facility. Other options we may consider for your pet include transfer to another shelter, placement with a breed-specific rescue group, or humane euthanasia.)

All animals are evaluated prior to placement into our adoption program to ensure they are appropriate adoption candidates. This process includes:

• Veterinary evaluation – All cats and dogs are examined to identify any potential health concerns such as illnesses or injuries. Prior to placement for adoption, intact cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, dewormed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
• Behavior evaluation – Behavior and temperament for each cat and dog are evaluated to ensure animals are safe and appropriate to be placed into a new home. Any behavioral concerns or specific needs are identified and noted through this process (i.e., cat does best in homes without dogs, or best-suited for one-dog household) to set the animal up for his or her best chance at success.