What if I need my dog removed immediately?
Sadly, we cannot help if you need your dog removed now. The process of rehoming a pet through the rehoming program is one that takes several days. You need to allow time for us to collect your paper work, write a detailed profile, edit media, upload data and have it edited. It also takes time for the right potential adoptee to find your pet.
Depending on the type, size and age of the pet, it can take from a couple of days to several weeks or, rarely, even months to find a new home.
Unfortunately, Dog Adoption does not have the resources to provide free emergency accommodation for dogs who need re-homing unless it is a proven welfare case, and even then, not under 1 week.
If you absolutely cannot keep your pet while we help you find a new home for him or her, here are some options to consider:
Depending on the type, size and age of the pet, it can take from a couple of days to several weeks or, rarely, even months to find a new home.
Unfortunately, Dog Adoption does not have the resources to provide free emergency accommodation for dogs who need re-homing unless it is a proven welfare case, and even then, not under 1 week.
If you absolutely cannot keep your pet while we help you find a new home for him or her, here are some options to consider:
- Ask your friends and family if any of them are able to provide a temporary home for your pet while we work together to find a permanent home.
- If you can afford it, keep your pet at a boarding facility during this time.
- Call your veterinarian’s office and let them know about your situation. See if they have anything to suggest. Sometimes a vet can provide boarding; other times they may know of a family looking to adopt another pet.
- Contact rescue or shelter organisations in your area to see if any have room for your pet. A few things to keep in mind: Many rescue organisations don’t take pets from owners, only from public animal shelters. Also, most rescues do not have a facility; they rely on a network of foster homes, most of which are usually full. Most rescuers also have “day jobs” and may not be able to respond to a call or an email immediately. It’s very expensive for rescuers to care for pets, so it may help if you can offer a donation to a rescue, or offer to pay for your pet’s care until a home is found. Tip: if your pet is a specific breed, look for rescues that specialise in that breed. Google can also be helpful with this.
- As a last resort, relinquish your pet to a no kill shelter. e.g. RSPCA, local 'dogshome'. Your absolute last choice should be a public pound, where an overabundance of people relinquishing pets means overcrowded conditions and pets only having a short time to find a home before being euthanised to make room for others coming in.
