Surrender
SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN IN LIFE THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. CHANGING FINANCIAL SITUATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, AND MANY OTHER UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CAUSE SOMEONE TO NEED TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR THEIR ANIMAL.
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THERE ARE ALSO ANIMALS WHO HAVE BEHAVIOURAL OR MEDICAL ISSUES THAT THE CURRENT OWNER IS NOT PREPARED FOR. IN SOME CASES, THE ALTERNATIVE TO SURRENDERING AN ANIMAL IS EUTHANASIA.
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SURRENDERING ALLOWS YOUR PET TO RECEIVE THE CARE THAT IT NEEDS AND A FRESH START.
SURRENDERING ALLOWS YOUR PET TO RECEIVE THE CARE THAT IT NEEDS AND A FRESH START.
Did you know?
Every year, 6.5 million dogs, cats, and other former pets are abandoned or lost and enter shelters. But of all these animals, only 3.2 million are adopted and many see shelters again after less than a year of finding a new home. Deciding to adopt a pet is an enormous responsibility.
WHAT IS SURRENDERING?
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SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN IN LIFE THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. CHANGING FINANCIAL SITUATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, AND MANY OTHER UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CAUSE SOMEONE TO NEED TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR THEIR ANIMAL.
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THERE ARE ALSO ANIMALS WHO HAVE BEHAVIOURAL OR MEDICAL ISSUES THAT THE CURRENT OWNER IS NOT PREPARED FOR. IN SOME CASES, THE ALTERNATIVE TO SURRENDERING AN ANIMAL IS EUTHANASIA.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SURRENDERING?
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SURRENDERING AN ANIMAL MEANS YOU ARE TRANSFERRING THE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR PET TO 4CHAMP ANIMAL RESCUE. FROM THERE, WE WILL ASSESS THE ANIMAL'S MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS, AND PLACE THEM IN A FOSTER HOME.
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ONCE THEY ARE READY, THEY WILL BE PLACED UP FOR ADOPTION. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO NOT RETURN SURRENDERED ANIMALS BACK TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR FAMILY.
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IT IS A HARD THING TO DO - BUT YOU ARE GIVING UP ALL RIGHTS TO THE ANIMAL IN ORDER FOR US TO PROVIDE IT A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE.
IS SURRENDERING FREE?
4CHAMP ANIMAL RESCUE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE TO SURRENDER YOUR ANIMAL. HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE FOOD AND SUPPLIES YOU CAN DONATE WITH YOUR ANIMAL, IT WILL HELP US TRANSITION THEM TO THE NEXT PHASE MORE EASILY. PROVIDING ANY EXISTING MEDICAL RECORDS AND HISTORY WILL ALSO ALLOW US TO BEST HELP THEM.
APPLY TO SURRENDER
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW IF YOU NEED TO SURRENDER YOUR PET. IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY!