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Surrendering Your Pet
People feel they must give up their pets for a variety of
reasons. At the Clallam County Humane Society, our goal is to see
companion animals remain in their homes as cherished family
members.
We often see companion animals surrendered at our shelter for
behavior problems, lack of time, or because the owner is moving to
a place that doesn't allow pets. If these situations are the
reasons you are considering surrendering your animal, we do ask
that you read the following information on our web site to see if
your pet can better fit into your lifestyle.
For example, if you keep your dog outdoors only, you are
probably seeing behaviors like jumping, barking, digging, chewing
or escaping the yard. Dogs are social animals. When they are
isolated and alone in the backyard, they deal with their anxiety
by acting out in ways you don't like. By letting your dog inside
when you're home, allowing it to sleep indoors at night and by
following a few training tips found on this web site, your pooch
can turn into a relaxed, well-behaved member of the family.
Perhaps your cat is not using the litter box and you are tired
of cleaning up after him. We offer a lot of information on how to
help your cat once again use its litter box and live happily ever
after in your home.
If you are moving, it is possible to find animal-friendly
housing. We like these housing
tips offered by the Humane Society of the United States.
Can You Make it Work After All?
Please visit our section on pet
care and behavior tips and see if you can help your pet better
fit into your lifestyle. We also have specific information on dog
behavior and cat
behavior.
If You Must Give Up Your Pet:
We cannot accept any dangerous animals. We will do our best to
find your pet a new home. However, in every animal shelter, there
is too little space and too many animals and your pet could be
euthanized.
We encourage you to find a new home for your pet on your own
following these guides:
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