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Animal Surrender
Animal Intake
The Lowell Humane Society’s Animal Shelter is here to help if you are unable to keep your pet. We understand that it is a difficult decision and ask
that you please contact the Shelter to discuss relinquishing your pet(s).
The Lowell Humane Society’s Animal Shelter is here to help if you are unable to keep your pet. We understand that it is a difficult decision and ask
that you please contact the Shelter to discuss relinquishing your pet(s).
| Lowell Humane Society 951 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 01854 978-452-7781 |
Surrendering a Pet to LHS
Our goal is to keep pets in loving, permanent homes for life. We understand that situations may arise in which a pet needs to be surrendered to
the shelter. We ask that you contact the shelter in advance, to discuss your situation, as our staff may have solutions that enable your pet to
remain with you.
Our goal is to keep pets in loving, permanent homes for life. We understand that situations may arise in which a pet needs to be surrendered to
the shelter. We ask that you contact the shelter in advance, to discuss your situation, as our staff may have solutions that enable your pet to
remain with you.
- An appointment is not required to surrender an animal to the shelter, but please call ahead to check for space availability, discuss our
surrender procedure and placement options.
- We do require the owner (owner must be 18 years old or older) of the animal be present at the time of surrender. If this is not possible
please call ahead to make other arrangements.
- We will ask you to complete a background profile on your pet. This information helps staff and potential adopters get to know your pet
better.
- Bring any veterinary records for your pet as well as the name and phone number of the pet’s most current veterinarian.
| The Lowell Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization operated independently of city, state and federal governments. Our operations are funded solely by fees for services and the generosity of individuals, businesses and grant makers. Effective January 1, 2008 In order to help us continue to provide care for animals in our shelter, the following fees will apply to animals surrendered by their owner: $25.00 Surrender Fee dogs, cats, litters, rabbits, ferrets and large birds $10.00 Surrender Fee all other animals (hamster, gerbil, rat or parakeet, etc.) |
Before Surrendering a Pet
Please consider these alternatives to surrendering your pet to the shelter.
Veterinary Examination and Behavioral Counseling - Owning a pet can be frustrating when they are
displaying unwanted behaviors such as digging, scratching, destructiveness or house soiling. First, take your
pet to his/her veterinarian for a physical exam, the behavior may be a result of a health problem. If a health
problem has been ruled out, there is help available through certified animal behaviorists.
Spaying/Neutering - Spaying and neutering your pet is not only the responsible thing to do to help in ensuring
your pets long term health, but stops unwanted sexual behaviors in both male and female pets as they
mature.
Training - Any dog and their owner benefits from obedience training. Often times the lines of communication
between owner and dog become confused and result in problems. A professional trainer will help you
communicate clearly with your dog and set boundaries.
Exercise - Just like us, pets need exercise! A bored pet is far more likely to develop behavior problems than a
happily tired pet. Consider a having a friend/pet sitter, or doggie daycare if you are unable to adequately
exercise your pet during the day.
Breed Rescues - Breed rescues can provide a wealth of information about your particular breed and may be
able to assist in placing your pet if need be.
Breeder - A responsible breeder is available to you throughout the life of your pet. If you are having a problem
with your pet, contact your breeder.
Please contact the shelter regarding resources for any of the above options, our staff is here to help you have
a loving and successful relationship with your pet for his/her life!
Please consider these alternatives to surrendering your pet to the shelter.
Veterinary Examination and Behavioral Counseling - Owning a pet can be frustrating when they are
displaying unwanted behaviors such as digging, scratching, destructiveness or house soiling. First, take your
pet to his/her veterinarian for a physical exam, the behavior may be a result of a health problem. If a health
problem has been ruled out, there is help available through certified animal behaviorists.
Spaying/Neutering - Spaying and neutering your pet is not only the responsible thing to do to help in ensuring
your pets long term health, but stops unwanted sexual behaviors in both male and female pets as they
mature.
Training - Any dog and their owner benefits from obedience training. Often times the lines of communication
between owner and dog become confused and result in problems. A professional trainer will help you
communicate clearly with your dog and set boundaries.
Exercise - Just like us, pets need exercise! A bored pet is far more likely to develop behavior problems than a
happily tired pet. Consider a having a friend/pet sitter, or doggie daycare if you are unable to adequately
exercise your pet during the day.
Breed Rescues - Breed rescues can provide a wealth of information about your particular breed and may be
able to assist in placing your pet if need be.
Breeder - A responsible breeder is available to you throughout the life of your pet. If you are having a problem
with your pet, contact your breeder.
Please contact the shelter regarding resources for any of the above options, our staff is here to help you have
a loving and successful relationship with your pet for his/her life!
We receive nearly 3,000 animals each year at our animal shelter. Although we provide much love and the highest standards of care for animals in
our shelter, it is still an extremely stressful environment for a pet accustomed to living in a home. Matching the pets in our care to appropriate
adoptive homes is our number one priority, but we are not able to place every animal into a new home. Please, consider this, and commit to
working through any difficulties you may be having with your pet or find an appropriate placement for your pet. Our staff is here to assist you in this
process.
The Lowell Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization operated independently of city, state and federal governments. Our operations
are funded solely by fees for services and donations from individuals, businesses and grant makers.
In order to help us in caring for pets in the shelter we assess a $25.00 surrender fee per animal(s) received from an owner. Small animals such
as a hamster, gerbil, rat or parakeet require a $10.00 surrender fee when received from an owner.
our shelter, it is still an extremely stressful environment for a pet accustomed to living in a home. Matching the pets in our care to appropriate
adoptive homes is our number one priority, but we are not able to place every animal into a new home. Please, consider this, and commit to
working through any difficulties you may be having with your pet or find an appropriate placement for your pet. Our staff is here to assist you in this
process.
The Lowell Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization operated independently of city, state and federal governments. Our operations
are funded solely by fees for services and donations from individuals, businesses and grant makers.
In order to help us in caring for pets in the shelter we assess a $25.00 surrender fee per animal(s) received from an owner. Small animals such
as a hamster, gerbil, rat or parakeet require a $10.00 surrender fee when received from an owner.
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CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5th 4th of July Holiday Shelter Hours ADOPTIONS WEDNESDAY 1 PM -7 PM THURSDAY 1 PM -7 PM SUNDAY Noon-4 PM Last Adoption starts ½ hour before closing SURRENDERS Due to our evacuation on July 4th, we are not able to accept surrendered animals until Sunday, July 5th If you have an emergency and cannot hold the animal, please call the shelter at 978-452-7781 SUNDAY Noon – 2 PM CLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND HOLIDAYS OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANASIA BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE CALL 978-452-7781 to make arrangements questions@lowellhumanesociety.org |