Can't Keep Your Pet?
Fill out this brief form to initiate the process to surrender your pet to Dallas Animal Services. Our partner Spay Neuter Network’s Pet Support & Resource Center will reach out to you via email with resources and next steps.
Note: Surrender appointments are currently being scheduled 6 – 8 weeks out. We will accommodate any emergencies as best we can. If you feel you or your pet’s health or safety is at risk, please call 311.
Fill out this form to get started.
If this is a pet you have recently found, there is no need to fill out this form – please visit our Found Pet page for next steps.
We can only accept surrenders for residents of the city of Dallas or pets adopted from Dallas Animal Services.
I Want to Keep My Pet But I Need Help
Pet Support & Resource Center with Spay Neuter Network
Need support for your pet? Fill out this form and Spay Neuter Network’s Pet Support & Resource Center will reach out with additional resources and avenues to help you keep your pet out of the shelter and in a home.
Home To Home™
Home To Home™ is an online platform that allows residents to proactively rehome their pets when keeping them is no longer an option. Learn More.
Dallas Pets Alive!'s PASS Program
Dallas Pets Alive!’s PASS (Positive Alternative to Shelter Surrender) Program which offers resources to help families keep their pets. If you are considering rehoming your pet, please fill out this form to see if any assistance can be provided.
SPCA Rehome List
The SPCA of Texas works with Adopt-A-Pet.com to help you safely find a loving home for your pet with their Rehome List web resource.
3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months Guide
If you recently adopted from DAS or another shelter, we would encourage you to look over our 3-3-3 Rule Flyer which covers what you can expect from a recently adopted pet at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. Going to a new environment can overwhelm many pets.
If you are still unable to keep your pet or rehome them directly, please make an owner surrender appointment to begin the surrender process with Dallas Animal Services. Pet surrenders are currently by appointment only until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If this is an emergency or if you have additional questions, please email us at DASPetSupport@Dallas.gov.