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Surrender
Deciding to surrender your pet
Before you make the tough decision to give up your pet, have you thought about finding them a new home through word of mouth? Reach out to friends, family, or co-workers who might be able to provide a loving environment for your furry friend. Shelters can be pretty stressful for pets, and while some adapt well, others can really struggle both physically and mentally. Finding a new home is often the best option for them. If your pet is a purebred, looking for a breed-specific rescue in your area could be a great alternative. These rescues are usually foster-based, so your pet would go into a foster home instead of a shelter. It's worth considering all your options before saying goodbye to your beloved pet.
Things to Consider Before Surrendering!
Before you think about giving up your pet, please consider finding them a new home through word of mouth and reaching out to your friends, family, or co-workers! The shelter can be a stressful place for pets, and while some can handle it well, others deteriorate quickly both physically and mentally. Your best option is to find them a loving home! HCHS has partnered with the Rehome Pet Project, a wonderful program created by Adopt-a-Pet.com and supported by The Petco Foundation. It's a simple, reliable, and free way to place your pet directly from your home to another loving family. If you're interested in placing your pet up for adoption through rehome.adopt-a-pet, please click on the link for rehomeing.
The Henry County Humane Society is teaming up with the Rehome Pet Project to offer a seamless way to find a loving new home for your pet. In collaboration with Adopt-a-Pet.com and The Petco Foundation, we provide a free platform to connect your furry friend with caring new owners.
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Training With Central Kennels
If you're struggling with your animal's behavior, first contact a veterinary professional for advice. some medical issues could cause behavior changes. For other behavior issues, we recommend reaching out to a professional trainer to consult with a behavior specialist. Consider scheduling an evaluation at Central Kennels in Sylvania. Their trained behavior staff is ready to assist, answer questions, and offer solutions to better support your furry friend
EMAIL ADDRESS
centralkennels@gmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS
8708 Central Ave Sylvania, Oh 43560
PHONE NUMBER
Main line: 419-829-4151
Training: 419-481-3325
Pets Accepted
When applicable we accept dogs, cats, and other small domestic pets. We are not equipped to shelter livestock, wild animals or exotic pets. The Henry County Humane Society requires proof of ownership upon surrender. If you are not the owner, you must bring a signed note with a photocopy of the ID of the owner.
We cannot take stray dogs
Contact the Dog Warden at the Henry County Dog Shelter in McClure Ohio at (419)748-7298 to report stray or lost dogs. Please call the Henry County Sheriff at (419)592-8010 for emergencies or call 911 when applicable .
Things to Know
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Surrender fees are non-refundable.
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Cost: These fees contribute directly to the daily care of the animals we house, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, preventatives, specialized surgeries, food, enrichment, and more.
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$20 per cat
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$30 per dog
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$10 per pocket pet.
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Appointment Duration: Cats require 30-40 minutes, while dogs need 45-55 minutes for surrender evaluations. Please note that we do not accept feral cats, and shelter staff will offer alternative resources.
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Adoption Limitations: There may be instances where we are unable to place animals up for adoption due to severe health or behavior issues. Cats who consistently soil the house cannot be accepted. In such cases, our shelter staff will provide owners with alternative resources.
There may be instances when the Henry County Humane Society is at full capacity and unable to accept new animals. As a no-kill facility, we ensure that every animal taken in remains with us until a suitable home is found. We recommend utilizing alternative resources for rehoming or reaching out to other rescues or shelters for assistance. In accordance with Ohio law, any animal that has bitten and broken skin must be quarantined for 10 days to monitor for signs of rabies. Please consult your veterinarian for quarantine services.
Surrender Applications Links
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Found A Kitten?
Please Don't Kit-Nap!
When we find a litter of kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to take them to our local shelter. Unfortunately, we may be doing more harm than good to these kittens by removing them from their nesting place. The best thing we could possibly do for these kittens is to leave them alone. Often, Mom is out hunting and will return to check on and care for all of her babies. In the meantime, you can watch for her from a safe distance, but please don’t hover over her babies.
If she sees you, she may be scared and not return.
Momma cat knows what is best for her babies. Because of this, they must stay with her. Often she is out hunting and will return to check on and care for all of her babies. We suggest giving her at least 24 hours to return before stepping in.
If the mother cat does not return to her kittens after 24 hours, or kittens/mother appear to have health issues or if you suspect a litter of kittens has been abandoned, please call a local Shelter, Rescue, or Veterinary office.
Please follow the CASA protocol
We Will Accept Friendly Stray/Abandoned Cats And Kittens when space is available.
Stray cats/kittens need to be brought to the shelter during your scheduled appointment time.
We DO NOT Accept Feral Cats And Kittens and will provide alternative resources
For more information about kitten care or caring for mama cat and kittens we suggest following the Kitten Lady