Rehoming a Pet
People sometimes feel they must give up their pets for a variety of reasons — behavior problems, lack of time, financial constraints, or because they are moving somewhere that doesn’t allow pets.
If you are considering giving up your pet, please read the following information to see if there is an alternative.
Financial Challenges
Sacramento Pet Food Bank. Obtaining free food may help offset some of your expenses.
Low-Cost Vaccines and Microchips in the Sacramento Area
Financial Assistance Programs for Veterinary Care from RedRover
Veterinary Care Fundraising Tools, Tips, and Resources from RedRover
Behavior Challenges
Behavior Help Line from the Sacramento SPCA
Behavior Resource Library from the Sacramento SPCA
Dog Owner Bible from BAD RAP
Pet Care and Behavior Tip Sheets from The Humane Society of the United States
Relocation Challenges
Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Rentals from Petfinder
Tips for Pet Owners Facing Foreclosure from Petfinder
Pet-Friendly Housing Search from Trulia
Pet-Friendly Housing Search from Zillow
Pet-Friendly Housing Search from HotPads
Rehoming Resources
If you absolutely can’t keep your pet, below are some resources that can help you safely rehome him or her.
Rehoming Resources
Giving Up Your Pet from Petfinder
Need to Find Your Pet a New Home? from The Humane Society of the United States
Strategies for Rehoming Your Dog from BADRAP
The Sacramento Area Animal Coalition makes no representations regarding the capabilities of these organizations. This list is provided as a resource only.