Animal Welfare Professionals

Reply from discussion thread, Community Conversations - 08/18/2025 - The Real Reasons Pets Enter Shelters and How to Change the Story:

"Owner surrender is a very difficult topic and many people will not feel comfortable discussing their needs or reasons for surrender. I am attaching a sheet with tips for staff and a second with information for clients who need to surrender. Unfortunately, even when providing assistance some people will not be able to keep their pets and it is important to handle those conversations with care.  Having to surrender an animal can cause significant trauma and we must commit to not re-traumatizing people when they seek assistance."