Rehome a Pet
Patty Baker Humane Society Naples understands giving up your pet is a difficult decision. Before you rehome/surrender your pet, here are a few options to consider:
Moving
Many rental places allow pets, we recommend looking a pet-friendly housing in your area.
Financial Difficulties
We all go through hard times and understand money can be tight. Here are resources that can assist during financial difficulties affecting the ability to feed or provide medical attention to your pet.
Behavioral Concerns
Our Shelter Behaviorist Team is here to ensure your pet is a life-long member of your family. Develop a better relationship between you and your dog through Patty Baker Humane Society Naples’ behavior training classes. We believe that keeping pets in their loving homes is important. These training classes are constructed to teach both owner and dog to work together while strengthening their bond through education, communication and positive reinforcement. Learn more about PBHSN Behavior and Obedience workshops.
We understand giving up a beloved family pet can be a difficult decision. Patty Baker Humane Society Naples provides a non-judgemental approach to work with families in their time of need.
If you have read the available resources about rehoming your pet and still feel you need to return or surrender please fill out the appropriate form below as truthfully and detailed as possible. A representative from PBHSN will contact you once the form is received. Pet surrenders are by appointment only to ensure we have the space and resources to take care of the animal.
Small Animal and Rabbit Surrender
If you previously adopted a small animal or rabbit from Patty Baker Humane Society Naples and now need assistance with surrendering, please call us at (239) 643-1555.
ALL OWNER SURRENDERS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please see our below policies regarding owner surrenders:
1. Patty Baker Humane Society Naples does not euthanize for space and therefore intake availability is dependent on kennel space availability.
2. Due to an overwhelming number of requests, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.
3. All owner surrender applications must have a photo emailed, with an estimated weight, to surrender@pbhsnaples.org in order to be considered.
4. Please note that any application submission, email, or phone call by you to PBHSN does not guarantee you an appointment or that we will take in the pet(s) in question. Our Admissions Coordinator will reach out to you when it is time to schedule your appointment. Appointments are made approximately one week in advance.
5. Animals may be denied due to behavioral or medical issues if we are unable to handle the issue in question.
Intake Process
As space opens, an intake specialist will call you and arrange a good time for you to bring your pet in. When you arrive, we ask that you bring your pets food and familiar items; such as toys and a bed to help him/her adjust to the shelter environment. It is also recommended that you bring any previous medical records for your pet to insure they are fully vaccinated when coming into the shelter. Upon entering the receiving area, an intake specialist will ask you to fill out a comprehensive question about your pet’s personality to assist us in finding the perfect home. Please be sure to bring a government issued picture ID.
Local Resources
- Gulf Coast Humane Society
- Animal Refuge Center
- Lee County Domestic Animal Services
- Collier County Domestic Animal Services
- Camp Many Paws
- For the Love of Cats
- Community Cats of Bonita Springs