Pets are surrendered to animal shelters and rescues every day for a variety of reasons. Learn about how you can prevent relinquishments as well as assess those relinquished animals.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2012
Mouthpieces: Are You Sure About This?
This edition of Mouthpieces offers support and solutions to people considering giving up their pet due to a variety of difficult circumstances.
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September 1, 2011
The "101" Department: Start Spreading the News
Pets for Life NYC, an animal surrender prevention program, seeks to give people the advice and services they need before they relinquish their pets to shelters. Find out how to create a similar pet safety net in your community.
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July 1, 2011
Q & A: Battling Shelter Overpopulation—by the Numbers
Author Peter Marsh says it's time for animal shelters to work smarter in the battle against overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia by using a data-driven approach to effectively target their programs.
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November 1, 2010
In Oil Spill's Wake, Increased Surrenders
In the wake of the Gulf Coast oil spill, the transport of dogs relieves pressure on two overwhelmed Louisiana shelters.
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November 1, 2010
Humane Law Forum: Whose Animal is it?
Our legal expert explains the importance of establishing ownership in surrender cases.
Policies
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Providing Assistance to Pet Owners Reporting for Duty
Here's how those on the frontlines of animal protection can help those on the frontlines of U.S. military action.
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Providing Assistance to Pet Owners Affected by the Foreclosure Crisis
Here's how animal welfare organizations can help pets and their people affected by the foreclosure crisis.
Programs
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
More
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RentWithPets.org
"Moving" and "landlord won't allow" are among the top reasons given by pet owners when relinquishing their dogs or cats to animal shelters.
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May 8, 2012
HSUS: Finding a Responsible Home for Your Pet
Share our pet rehoming information with owners who want to surrender their pets at your shelter.
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