Rehoming A PET

Rehoming a pet is a tough decision—and one you don’t want to regret. Before moving forward, try to address the issue that’s making it difficult to keep your pet. Behavior problems? Training may help. Allergies? Many can be treated with modern medications.

If you’ve explored all options and rehoming is the right choice, we’re here to help you do it with care.

  • First, notify trusted friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers that you need to find a new home for your pet. More often than not, this type of networking can have very positive results. Plus, you may even get to visit on occasion if you find your pet a new home within your social network. Consider posting on social media sites with a profile and picture of your pet.

  • No one knows your pet better than you. As the pet’s owner, you know its likes, dislikes, interests and temperament better than anyone else, and therefore you have a greater chance of finding a successful re-homing arrangement than anyone else. By making a determined effort to find your pet a new home, not only will you be giving it a better future— you’ll also be creating a future for another animal by leaving a spot open at our shelter.

    Ways to re-home your pet on your own:

    Ask local veterinarians if you can post signs in their clinics

    Ask local pet-related businesses if you can post signs in their stores

    Place an ad in the paper and Internet

  • Behavioral Training is available for pet owners to access here at the Humane Society and it is a great way to work through tougher learned behaviors before surrendering your animal to the shelter. https://www.wenatcheehumane.org/upcomingtrainings

  • Read the following thoroughly, then click the correct appointment request form below and complete the required form. 

    Pet support service appointments last approximately 40-60 minutes. During the appointment, team members will gather information about your pet and complete an initial health exam and behavior evaluation. We'll then discuss your options so you can make the best decision for your pet. 

    Please note that Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is an open-service organization that accepts all animals regardless of their health or behavior condition. Animals with serious medical or behavioral conditions may not be candidates for adoption, and humane euthanasia will be considered when medically and behaviorally necessary. We will work with you to identify the best possible outcome for you and your pet.  An “owned” animal is an animal for which a person can provide proof of ownership through bill of sale, purchase/adoption contract, veterinary records, license, and/or microchip. 

    What to bring with you to your appointment: 

    Your pet.

    A driver's license or other government-issued ID. 

    Your pet's up-to-date veterinary records.

    Admission Fee.

    Proof of residency & ownership

  • The cost to care for and rehome pets can be hundreds of dollars or more for each animal. Upon intake, every animal is vaccinated, spayed or neutered if not already done, and microchipped. As a local private nonprofit organization, we ask for a surrender fee to help subsidize this cost. The fee is non-refundable and is not dependent on the outcome you choose for your pet after our evaluation.

    Dog or Puppy Surrender Fee

    $65 single / $85 for litters of two or more

    Cat or Kitten Surrender Fee

    $55 single / $85 for litters of two or more

    Rabbit/Small Mammal Surrender Fee

    $30 single / $45 for litters of two or more or bonded pairs

    Bird Surrender Fee

    $35 w/cage supplied by owner.

Shelter Admission Appointments

We understand that deciding to bring a pet to us can be a difficult decision, and we’re here to help. All admission forms are carefully reviewed by our team, A team member will reach out to talk through your form, learn more about your pet, and see how we can best meet their needs as soon as we are able.

Once we’ve discussed the details, we’ll work with you to schedule a time for your pet to come to the shelter.

For end-of-life services, all visits are handled through a compassionate consultation, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to support you through the process.

Please use the buttons below to get to the exact form you need.

Dog Admission Consult
Admision de Perro Consulta
Cat Admission Consult
Admision de Gato
Small Animal Consult

Animals that Can not be Admitted

  • Companion animals from outside of Chelan and Douglas Counties.

  • Wildlife and livestock. Invasive nonnative species.

  • Healthy free roaming cats outside Wenatchee City Limits. We recommend local TNR or Community Cat Programs.

  • Pets such as reptiles, fish, or specialized exotic animals. We encourage you to contact a rescue group that specializes in these species. 

  • An animal that has bitten someone in the past 10-days. You must notify your local animal control services and health department by law and observe a 10-day bite quarantine.

Supported Rehoming

Helping Pets Stay out of the Shelter

We understand that rehoming a pet is a deeply personal and often heartbreaking decision. That’s why Wenatchee Valley Humane Society offers a Home To Home™ rehoming service—a simple and compassionate way for pet owners to find a new, loving home for their animals without bringing them into the shelter.

Why Use Home To Home?

Rehoming directly from your home can reduce stress for your pet and keep shelter space open for animals in crisis. It also gives you the ability to be part of the process and ensure your pet finds the right match.

  • Pets stay in the comfort of their own home

  • Avoids the stress of a shelter environment

  • You get to choose the new home

  • It’s completely free to use

Thousands of pet owners have successfully rehomed through Home To Home—it works.

Important Notes

  • Pets listed on Home To Home are not housed at WVHS and are not in our care.

  • All meet-and-greet and adoption arrangements must be made directly with the pet’s current owner.

Before You Rehome

We know this isn’t an easy choice. If you’re considering rehoming, ask yourself:

  • Is this a behavioral issue? Our team offers training resources that may help you keep your pet.

  • Is it an allergy or health issue? Talk to your doctor—many allergy symptoms are treatable.

  • Is it temporary? Friends, family, or foster options might offer short-term solutions.

Sometimes a little support is all you need to keep your pet.

When Rehoming Is the Best Choice

If you’ve explored all other options and are ready to find a new home for your pet, Home To Home is a kind, effective option.

Start your listing here ➜ Home to Home

You’ll create a simple profile with photos and details to help potential adopters get to know your pet. From there, interested families will contact you directly to learn more and arrange a meet-up.

Rehoming a pet is an act of love, not failure.
We're here to support you every step of the way.

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