Surrender an Animal
Considering Surrendering an Animal?
We know that life can be unpredictable—and that sometimes, it feels like you’ve run out of options for your pet. But before you make the difficult decision to surrender, we want to help you explore every possible alternative to keep your pet in the home they know and love. Many challenges can be solved with the right support, and we’re here to guide you through it.
Preventing unplanned litters can go a long way in keeping animals out of the shelter. If cost is a barrier, we recommend reaching out to:
- Helena Area Friends of Pets: https://hafop2004.
wixsite.com/my-site 406-465-0009 - Spay Montana – https://www.spaymontana.org/
calendar/
These organizations offer low- or no-cost options to help you and your pet.
If your pet is struggling with fear, anxiety, reactivity, or other behavioral issues, it can be frustrating—but you’re not alone. Many common problems can be improved with a little support and understanding.
Our Behavior Manager, Skyler, is here to help:
Phone: 406-442-1660
Email: showard@lchsmontana.org
We’ll listen, offer guidance, and connect you with resources to keep your pet happy and healthy in your home.
Keeping pets fed shouldn’t come at the cost of your own well-being. Pad for Paws offers pet food support for community members in need. (406) 202-9300
Please reach out before you feel like surrender is your only option.
If you’re no longer able to care for your pet, but they are healthy and safe to stay with you while you look for a new home, our Home To Home program can help.
You can post your pet directly and safely connect with potential adopters—without ever having to bring them into the shelter.
If you’ve explored all the options above and still need to surrender your animal, please note:
- We require you to fill out a surrender request form (see below).
- Each form is reviewed individually, and we will reach out to you with follow-up questions and next steps.
- Submitting a form does not guarantee immediate or future intake. Our ability to help depends on available space and resources.
If you are trying to surrender a litter of puppies or kittens, please call us directly before filling out the form:
406-442-1660