Rehoming Information

While we hope that all pets will have “forever homes”, we realize that sometimes people are forced to give up their pets for one reason or another. MCAS primarily caters to lost and stray pets. In rare circumstances, we will accept owner-released pets for a fee. We ask that owners first try all of the following methods of rehoming their pets. If none of the following methods work or your situation is dire, please let us know.

  1. The following shelters may accept owner-released cats and/or dogs (or rodents) on a space available basis. Please check with each shelter for specific information:

  2. Rehome your pet yourself through friends and family. Let people know you’re trying to rehome your pet and ask them to spread the word to help you find a new home.
  3. Contact the person or place you originally got the pet from. Many breeders and shelters will take back pets if you can’t care for them.
  4. Try rehoming your pet through Craigslist. You should avoid giving your pet away for “free to a good home”, as unscrupulous people may turn around and sell your pet. You may ask for a small rehoming fee for your pet. However, you should be aware that people who ask for rehoming fees are often accused of selling their pet, which is not allowed on Craigslist. The best option may be to require the adopter to donate a reasonable sum to an animal related charity.
  5. The Pacific Northwest has many breed-specific rescue organizations. NW Dog Rescue has a complete list of breed-specific rescues on their web site. You can also try searching through Google.