If animals are brought to the shelter due to the death of their owner, the animals are automatically held for two weeks in protective custody to give the owner’s family time to come to the shelter and claim the animals. During this time, the animals are not available for adoption and are not on the lost/found list.
If, after two weeks, the animals are not claimed and are found to be in good health, they are made available for adoption or provided to a rescue organization for placement.
Please note that these pets can only be claimed by the next of kin or conservator of the deceased's estate. Proof of next of kin and/or conservator and associated fees, if applicable, will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Contact the shelter to determine if the animals are available and to arrange a visitation or pick-up. Alternatively, you can visit the Animal Shelter.