Surrendering a Pet
Sometimes, circumstances require we find
new homes for our pets.
We will do our best to help.
Rehoming can happen for a variety of reasons, the most common being loss in the family, a change in financial circumstances, and issues with the pet’s suitability in the home.
PETSinc offers a new path for pets that need new homes. However, due to our responsibilities to pets that are currently in our program, we have to vet each pet before we accept them into the program.
If you are the legal owner of a pet but are unable to keep him or her, before you bring us the pet, please contact our Adoption Center by email at intakes@petsinc.org to inquire about our intake procedure and to see if we have room to accept your pet.
Limited space, limited funding, and a lack of equipment are some of the factors that effect our intake decisions. We do not offer a pet drop off program.
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We require a donation to PETSinc to surrender a pet.
If possible, bathe the pet before you come. If you will need help, please let us know in advance. PETSinc is almost always understaffed, and it is sometimes difficult to find a volunteer available to groom an incoming pet.
We will have had a chance to get to know the dog or cat and will be better able to describe him to potential adopters who visit or call during the week.
Often we arrange for interviews by appointment when we have someone who would be interested in seeing a specific pet. Additionally, we know what our adopting families are looking for and have waiting lists for specific breeds.
We try to adopt animals out to good homes efficiently and quickly as possible, but we can not guarantee a timeframe for a match.
Veterinary records are very important. If the animal has not been to a veterinarian, please call before you come so we can make the necessary arrangements for vaccines, etc. Also, write a paragraph or two about the pet; likes, dislikes, and temperament. Write as much as you are able (good & bad) so we can be confident that we are representing him properly when we interview prospective adopters. The more information we have about the pet, the easier it will be to have him placed.
If your pet has a favorite toy, stuffy or bed, you may bring this also.
We accept pet surrenders on Monday and Thursday by appointment only. The process takes about 30-45 minutes, depending on the number of animals you plan to enroll.
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P.O. Box 6394
West Columbia, SC 29169
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- Sunday - 12-6pm
- Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
- Saturday: 9am - 6pm
- Sunday: Closed