by Adopt a Pet, | January 8, 2024
When you surrender your beagle, it means you are giving up your legal rights to her to the shelter. Once you make this decision and fill out the paperwork, you won’t be able to take it back later. This is a big decision to make, so you must know what it entails, as well as some alternatives that you should try before resorting to a shelter.
One of the first things to know is that you can’t just walk into the shelter and surrender your beagle. Typically, the shelter will require that you make an appointment first. When you contact the shelter, they will ask why you need to surrender your dog. This is because they want to provide you with resources and alternatives to surrendering him.
This could be ideas to help with behavioral issues, names of trainers or classes, help to find cheap spaying and neutering services, etc. The shelter wants to exhaust all possibilities before taking in another dog. You may find that the resources they provide could help make it possible for you to keep your beagle, which is what most owners truly want.
If you don’t have any other alternatives, you can set up an appointment with the shelter. At this point, you bring in your beagle, surrender and sign the paperwork, and pay the fee. The fee for surrendering an animal differs based on many factors, such as the location of the shelter. You should ask the shelter the cost when you talk with them on the phone.
A rescue could be a better option to consider than a shelter. Many shelters today still euthanize animals, but this does not happen at a rescue. When you bring your dog to a rescue, it’s likely that you’ll also have to pay a fee. This goes to helping care for the animals at their facility. However, many rescues are already at maximum capacity, so it’s often difficult to find a local rescue.
Shelters and rescues are not the only places to give up your animal. Other options are even better. For example, you might know someone in your family who is looking to adopt a dog. They might already know and love your beagle, so this could be a perfect solution.
There are also free adoption sites online, such as Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com. This is a peer-to-peer platform that provides you with a way to put your dog’s information in front of a large number of potential adopters. The site lets owners fill out a profile for their dog, as well as upload photos and videos. A good profile will help adopters find your beagle. They can then fill out application forms, which you can examine to find the best option for your dog.
Rehoming your dog helps to ensure that they get a good home. Knowing your beagle is safe and loved will give you peace of mind.