Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your pet is a new home
- We recognize that this can be a difficult decision, and we are here to help you through this process. Feel free to call our Client Services teams and we are happy to discuss your situation with you. Larimer Campus: 970.226.3647 ext. 0, or Weld Campus: 970.506.9550 ext. 0.
- If surrendering your pet due to a behavior concern, explore our online behavior help sheets and/or consider seeking the guidance of an animal behaviorist.
- As an independent, nonprofit organization, we ask for a $50 pet surrender fee ($60 for individuals that live outside of NOCO Humane’s Animal Protection & Control jurisdictions). Surrender fees vary for exotic pets, fish, and farm animals. No pet will be turned away due to an owner’s inability to pay. This relinquishment fee will help us care for 12,000+ animals in the year to come.
Complete a surrender form
If you are confident in your decision to surrender your pet, please complete one of the forms below by selecting the type of pet you wish to surrender. Please note, you will also need to schedule an appointment below.
** After scheduling an appointment, you will be prompted to complete a form that gives us more information about your pet.
Larimer Campus Appointment:
Weld Campus Appointment:
Please Note: We cannot accept surrenders (or any type of intake) at our Greeley Adoption Campus due to capacity at this shelter. Please schedule an appointment through our Weld Campus for surrendering your pet in Weld County.
Rehome – a surrender alternative
Looking for a new home for your beloved pet? Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com and The Petco Foundation may be an option for you! This is a self-rehoming service where pet owners can create a profile for their pet, review applications from potential adopters, and coordinate meet-and-greets with potential adopters. These private adoptions take place without ever having to set foot in a shelter. Please note, NOCO Humane is not affiliated with Rehome and does not facilitate the adoption process for pets available through this program. We make this information available to you as an alternative to surrendering your pet through NOCO Humane.
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Additional information needed to surrender your pet
What to bring
- A completed surrender form for your respective animal species (If you have not yet completed one, we will provide one 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, please provide as much information about the pet’s history as you’re able
- A current ID (You must be 18 or older to surrender an animal)
What to expect
When you surrender your pet to NOCO Humane, your animal will be immediately vaccinated upon intake. Soon after, your pet will receive medical and behavioral evaluations to determine eligibility in our adoptions program. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that your pet will be placed for adoption or adopted from NOCO Humane. 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 to ensure they are appropriate adoption candidates, and that 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.
During your surrender appointment, you will have the opportunity to opt-in to our Owner Surrender Return to Home program. This means that if, after our evaluation process, your pet is not eligible to be an adoption candidate and will be humanely euthanized, we will contact you and give you the opportunity to reclaim your pet. This option is only applicable if you “opt-in” during the surrender appointment.
