Giving up a Pet - Alternatives to Consider First
In many ways giving up your pet is a bigger decision than adoption as it represents backing out of a commitment to care for your pet for his or her lifetime - through life's milestones of moving, marriage, kids and the pet health and behavior challenges pet owners sometimes face.
There are undoubtedly stressful times in pet ownership and feeling overwhelmed or like problems can't be solved is natural. Sometimes good advice and the knowledge that other pet owners have faced and resolved similar issues can save a pet from being given up and the potential negative consequences that result from such a stressful event.
SCAA encourages all pet owners to first consider alternatives to giving up pets in some common situations that lead people to reconsider their commitment.
SCAA's mission is not re-homing pets. Why? Because they have owners. There are too many needy rescues that deserve a chance at foster care, quality vet care, and a forever home, for us to dedicate our limited resources to re-homing pets.
Before looking to animal welfare organizations like SCAA, please read through our problem-solving pages thoroughly and give your pet his or her own second chance with their first family.
There are undoubtedly stressful times in pet ownership and feeling overwhelmed or like problems can't be solved is natural. Sometimes good advice and the knowledge that other pet owners have faced and resolved similar issues can save a pet from being given up and the potential negative consequences that result from such a stressful event.
SCAA encourages all pet owners to first consider alternatives to giving up pets in some common situations that lead people to reconsider their commitment.
SCAA's mission is not re-homing pets. Why? Because they have owners. There are too many needy rescues that deserve a chance at foster care, quality vet care, and a forever home, for us to dedicate our limited resources to re-homing pets.
Before looking to animal welfare organizations like SCAA, please read through our problem-solving pages thoroughly and give your pet his or her own second chance with their first family.
MANAGING PET ALLERGIES
Whether compounding seasonal allergies or standalone issues with pet dander, many allergy sufferers have found ways to keep their pets in the family. |
PET BEHAVIOR ISSUES
From litter box and toilet training issues, separation anxiety, excessive vocalizing, scratching, rough play, barking and chewing, pet behavior experts weigh in. |
PREGNANCY & KIDS
Preparing for any new additions to your family is the key to positive, long-term relationships. |
MOVING & LEASE ISSUES
Ideally, seek persmission to have pets beforehand and chose new homes with their pet's needs in mind. |