Surrender an Animal

Metro Animal Services accepts all unwanted cats and dogs at our facility 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. There is no charge to surrender an animal, but we do accept donations (these will not necessarily guarantee placement of the animal).  Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to place them up for adoption.  The supply of homeless animals far outweighs the demand.  Last year in Jefferson County alone there were approximately 30,000 unwanted animals. 

Please remember that owning an animal is a lifetime commitment.  Before you place your pet with us, check with other rescue and placement organizations and fully explore all options. You may want to contact a trainer and solve any behavior problems before your give up. Finally, maturity (let them grow out of it) and sterilization (spaying and neutering) is a way to curb some of a dog's bad habits.

If you advertise to give away your pet, you must also include your pet's license number in the advertisement. Always be very careful when placing your pet "for free." Sometimes these pets can be sold to research facilities or used as bait in dogfighting. Do a home visit and ask to return to check on the dog before you agree on a new home. 

If you have exhausted all other placement options, Metro Animal Services is here to accept an unwanted pet. You can download our Owner Surrender Form to save time when you bring the animal in. We also ask you to complete a Dog History Form so that we can make a better match for your pet if s/he finds another home.