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Rehome a Pet

At MHS, we recognize that there are many reasons a family may need to consider rehoming their pet. We’re here to offer support every step of the way—whether you need resources to help you keep your pet or assistance in transitioning them to a loving new home. Our goal is to ensure the best outcome for both you and your pet.

 

Steps to take before surrendering your pet:

  • MHS Services
  • Rehoming options that keep animals out of shelters:
    • PetFinder (petfinder.com): A resource to find animal rescues in your immediate area.
  • Post on Social Media:
    • Seek out friends, family, neighbors through your social network to find a family looking for a new pet.
    • Take a great photo of your pet that highlights their personality.
    • Utilize local social media, such as NextDoor, that connects you with neighbors who may be looking for a new companion.
  • Community Resources:
    • Set up flyers with information at local veterinary clinics, pet supply stores, grooming facilities, and other community spots where people visit. Flyers should have a nice picture, a brief description about the pet’s personality, and health status (spayed/neutered, vaccines).
  • Are you surrendering because of a behavior concern?
    • If it’s a cat behavior concern, please call (603) 352-9011.
    • If it’s a dog behavior concern, please reach out to our training center here.
  • Experiencing Financial Difficulties
    • MHS offers low cost spay/neuter services for cats, wellness clinics for low-income households, and a pet food pantry for cats and dogs.

Surrender Process

  • Complete the online animal intake form below. Once complete, the form will be emailed to staff, who will reach out to you within a week to start the surrender process. Urgent matters will be addressed appropriately. All animal surrenders are done by appointment only, and can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
  • MHS takes in surrendered animals from over 40 towns in the Monadnock Region. Check below to ensure we service your area.
  • If your pet has been to a veterinarian during their time with you, please contact your veterinarian to release those records ahead of time to MHS. Any physical copies of veterinary care can be brought with the animal at the time of the surrender appointment.
Towns We Serve

What to Bring

At the time of your appointment, please bring the following with you:

  • Copy of Vaccination and Medical History
  • Any items, such as bed, toys, etc. that will ease the transition from your home to shelter. Please understand, these items may not be available for you to take back if you decide to reclaim your pet.

Surrender Intake Forms

Feline Intake Form Canine Intake Form Small Animal Intake Form

Surrender Donations:

Surrender fees are not required to bring an animal to MHS, we are here to help you and your animal in your time of need.  If you would like to make a donation when you are here, that donation will go towards your animal’s care while they get ready to go to their new home.  Suggested surrender donations are below, however any amount is greatly appreciated.

  • Dogs – $40
  • Cats – $25
  • Smalls – $10 (depending on the species)

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