REHOMING AND HELP WITH YOUR PET
ATTENTION:
DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING INCREASE IN SURRENDER REQUESTS, AND THE CURRENT OVERPOPULATION CRISIS AT OUR LOCAL MUNICIPAL SHELTERS, WE ARE TEMPORARILY HALTING OUR OWNER SURRENDER INTAKE PROGRAM TO FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON COMPLETING THE CURRENT REQUESTS WE HAVE AND SAVING DOGS AND CATS UNDER THREAT OF EUTHANASIA.
OTHER OPTIONS FOR SURRENDER:
If you are unable to meet the requirements or need to surrender your pet immediately, your county facility will intake your pet.
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter – Hays County
Austin Animal Center – Travis County
San Antonio Animal Care Services – Bexar County
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter – Williamson County (excluding Georgetown)
City of Georgetown Animal Shelter – Georgetown
Bastrop County Animal Control – Bastrop County
Humane Society of New Braunfels – Comal County and the City of New Braunfels
Guadalupe County Animal Control – Guadalupe County
Lockhart Animal Shelter – Caldwell County and the City of Lockhart
FACEBOOK REHOMING GROUPS
Facebook has several groups designated by area/location for direct rehoming of pets. This is a list of a few local groups, but it is in no way a complete list. It is recommended that you use the search term “rehoming” and your city or county to find others.
- Hays County Urgent Pet Help
- Austin Pets and Reptiles NEEDING GOOD HOMES
- Animal Resources Austin – adoptable pets – rehoming
- Rehome your pets in San Antonio Texas
- Williamson County Pet Adoption/Rehome
- Round Rock Pet Adopt/Rehome
- Texas pet rehoming and fostering
TRAINING ASSISTANCE
Surrendering your pet doesn't always have to be the only option. If you are having behavior issues with your pet, it is highly recommended that you stick it out and try a training class or consulting with a behaviorist. Please keep in mind that owning a pet is a partnership. Through training, you learn how to best communicate with your pet and your pet, in turn, learns how to respond to you.
Re-homing can be extremely traumatic for your pet and should only be considered when all other options have been exhausted. Below is a list of training options:
- Schrodi Memorial Training Fund – Created to help owners who can’t afford top dollar training, be able to train and keep their dogs.
- ASPCA Care and Training Support – Offers advice and information for routine issues that you can take care of at home.
- Dog School Austin – Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialists in the South Austin Area.
- The Canine Center – Austin area training specialists.
- The Catsultant – Specializes in Feline behavior
- Petsmart and Petco also offer affordable and effective training courses.
MOVING WITH YOUR PET
Planning ahead is key to ensuring you can move with your pet. Click the apartment of your choice and scroll to the pet policy section for details:
- Pet Friendly Apartments in Kyle
- Pet Friendly Apartments in Austin
- Pet Friendly Apartments in San Marcos
- Pet Friendly Apartments in New Braunfels
Some individuals are eligible to qualify for Emotional Support Animal assistance that can supersede pet policy requirements. To find out if you and your pet qualify, you will need to contact a mental health professional.
VETERINARY ASSISTANCE
The following businesses offer free or low-cost options for the required medical care.
- P.A.L.S. (Prevent a Litter)
- Emancipet
- Vangard Vet
- SNAP (Spay – Neuter Assistance Program)
- Kyle Animal Hospital – Veterinary clinic located in Kyle. Has a twice-monthly vaccine clinic.
FERAL CAT ASSISTANCE
PAWS does not currently have a program in place to assist with feral cats. Please use the links below for assistance.
