Surrender a Pet

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When Letting Go is the Kindest Thing.

We understand that life can change. If you can no longer care for your pet and are a Sumner County resident, we’re here to provide support, not judgment. We kindly request that all surrenders be scheduled in advance to ensure that space and resources are available.

Sumner County Animal Services Pet Surrender Process

Our goal is to keep pets with their families whenever possible and to prevent animals from entering the shelter unless absolutely necessary. If you find yourself in a situation where you must surrender your pet, please carefully review the following requirements and steps.

Eligibility

Surrender Fee

There is a $100 fee per animal to surrender, regardless of the animal’s age or species. This fee helps cover the cost of care while the pet is with us.

Vaccination Requirement

Note: You will not be added to our waitlist until the pet is listed on Home-Home.org and approved by our staff.

Posting on Home-Home.org

Create a profile and post your pet’s information.
When prompted to connect your listing to a shelter, link your pet to Sumner County Animal Services.
Once we receive your posting, we will review and approve it if it meets our guidelines.
After approval, your listing must remain posted for at least 30 days.

Why Home to Home?

Home to Home has a high success rate of helping families rehome their pets directly, without ever having to enter a shelter. This reduces stress on the animal and helps open space in our facility for emergencies.

What Happens After 30 Days?

If your pet is not successfully rehomed through Home-Home.org after 30 days:

Sumner County Animal Services Intake Hours

Tuesday – Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM.