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We rely on the generous support of our community, so all
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Surrendering your Pet
The HSHC only accepts pets surrendered (Owner Releases)
from residents of Hamilton County. If you would like to
surrender your pet, we ask that you contact us at (317)
773-4974 to make arrangements. An Owner Release Fee will
apply for those residing in a non-participating municipality
(Arcadia, Cicero, Sheridan, and Atlanta). Be sure to
come prepared with vaccination records to help expedite the
processing of your pet.
Other Options
Because we are almost always at capacity, we ask that you
put forth every possible effort to find a home for your pet.
Friends, neighbors, co-workers or family members may be
options if you can no longer keep or care for your pet.
It is very hard for pets who are surrendered by their owners
to adjust to a shelter environment. The comfort of home is
all they’ve ever known, so they often become depressed and
can even become aggressive. For the
well being of your pet, surrendering him or her to a shelter
should be an absolute last resort.
*For a list of breed specific rescue organizations,
click here.
Owner Release Fees & Information
Pet owners surrendering their animals for any reason who
reside in a non-participating municipality (meaning your
town does not participate in the Hamilton County Animal
Control Contract) must pay a $45 surrender fee per
animal. Please note there may be an additional fee if your
pet is not already spayed or neutered. Fees for cats who
are not yet altered are $30, and for dogs it is $40.
Please note that the HSHC
reserves the right to NOT accept an owner released pet from
those residing in a non-participating municipality when the
shelter is at capacity.
| NOTE:
If an animal has been in your possession for 30 days
or more, by law, that animal belongs to you and is
considered an “Owner Release”. |
Return to Owner Fees
The HSHC requires a $45.00 fee per
animal for the return of lost pets to their
owners.
Boarding Fees & Animal Quarantine
The HSHC reserves the right to charge a
$10.00 per day fee
to maintain any animal brought in by animal control under
quarantine conditions or any other circumstance where the
owner is in default of their adoption contract or county
ordinances pertaining to domestic animals. This fee will be
charged to the owner prior to release of the animal when and
if a return is deemed appropriate.
If a pet owner chooses to have their pet euthanized at the
end of the quarantine period OR euthanasia has been court
ordered, an additional $45.00 fee
per animal for
euthanasia and disposal will apply and is required when the
animal is dropped off for quarantine.
The HSHC will not invoice individuals for boarding,
euthanasia or disposal fees. Payment is required upon drop
off.
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