Is your pet giving you trouble or do you find you can no longer care for your animal? Before giving up, there are many steps you might consider.
If Your Animal Won't "Behave":
There are inexpensive and effective trainers that may be able to help. Check the yellow pages, search for "pet trainers" online or contact local parks and recreation organizations for trainers and classes.
Check These Helpful
Training Resources.
Spaying and neutering frequently curbs undesirable behaviors. View
more information about spaying and neutering.
If You Must Give Up Your Pet:
Try a Rescue Organization: They may offer solutions, either with referrals or by taking your pet. Visit www.sacanimal.org/ or view More Rescue Organization information
Try Finding a Responsible New Owner: List your pet for adoption on
www.petfinder.com, on Facebook Rehoming Groups, the local Pennysaver or newspaper. Pit bulls and pit bull mixes can also be listed at
www.pbrc.net. (Once you have your pet listed on
www.petfinder.com simply click on "printer Friendly View" for a printable flyer)
Distribute pet adoption flyers at local pet stores, veterinary offices, work lunch-rooms, church bulletin boards or supermarkets. Screen potential adopters to ensure the animal will be properly cared for and avoid advertising "free to a good home."
Try the Local SPCA: Sacramento SPCA provides animal services for Folsom and
Rancho Cordova and the
City of Sacramento has their own shelter. We cannot accept animals from these cities.
The SPCA takes owned animals throughout the entire county as well as Folsom and Rancho Cordova. They are located at 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento.
Please visit SSPCA or call for information and hours at 916-383-7387.
If you must turn in your animal, and you are a Sacramento resident not residing in the City of Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova or Sacramento, stop by our shelter during
open hours.
