If you are considering surrendering your pet, we may be able to help. Call us for resources to help keep or rehome your companion. We accept pets for surrender by appointment, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. daily.
People bring their pets to Longmont Humane Society (LHS) for many reasons. They relocate, develop allergies, or there is a change in the family situation that does not allow proper care of the family pet. Whatever the reason, please call us at 303-772-1232 ext. 1 and ask for advice before bringing your pet to the shelter. We will offer input, referrals, or helpful hints over the phone that may allow you to continue living with your pet. Because LHS is an open-admissions shelter, we are almost always at capacity, so we ask that you put forth every effort to find a suitable home for your pet. If you believe that surrendering your pet is the only option, LHS will help you with the surrendering process. If we are at capacity we may not be able to take your pet right away and may ask you to keep the pet until space becomes available.
Rehome – a surrender alternative
An alternative to surrendering your pet to the shelter is Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com. If you are able to keep your pet in your home a little longer, we encourage you to check out this service. Click the “Rehome by Adopt a Pet” image to set up your pet’s profile, review applications from potential adopters, and set up a meet-and-greet with applicants. These private adoptions take place without ever having to set foot in a shelter. Please note, Longmont Humane Society is not affiliated with Rehome and does not facilitate the adoption process for pets available through this program. Learn more about Rehome here: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/how-it-works
LHS is here to support you. If you are experiencing an animal-related emergency, please do not wait to surrender your pet in an emergency situation.
Surrender Process
- Please make an appointment by calling 303/772-1232 ext. 1
- Be prepared to spend time with a staff member when surrendering your pet so that we may collect as much background information as possible – this is crucial in helping us rehome your pet.
- Please bring your pet to the shelter yourself. Owner information will be very helpful in placing your animal in a home that matches your pet’s needs. You will be asked to fill out a profile about your pet.
- Bring veterinary records. Your pet will be placed more successfully if we have full disclosure of all medical records. Also, this saves the expense and potential over-vaccination of your animal.
- You are welcome to donate your pet’s supplies and toys – we will make every effort to insure they are sent with your pet upon adoption.
- Please DO NOT leave your pet outside the shelter when the facility is closed. This can be VERY dangerous to your pet’s well-being to leave them unattended and with no protection.
- Bring a form of payment. A fee is required to surrender your animal to help defray the considerable cost we incur in caring for him/her, and additional donations of money or supplies are always welcome. We can accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover – we do NOT accept checks.
- Animals must pass a behavioral and medical evaluation to assess their suitability for adoption. We make every effort to assist each animal in becoming an adoption candidate. In the event your animal does not meet the criteria for adoption, he or she may be humanely euthanized if we have exhausted all resources available to us.
Cat Surrender Form
Dog Surrender Form
Out of Area Surrender Form
Fees for Surrender
A $50 fee per animal (dog or cat) is required for animals from Longmont and Firestone.
A $100 fee is required from all areas outside of Longmont and Firestone city limits.
A $300 fee is required from out-of-state surrenders.
Surrender Fees for litters of puppies/kittens with or without the mother from within Longmont or Firestone city limits:
$40 per first animal (mother or puppy/kitten)
$30 per second animal
$20 per animal after the first two animals
Surrender fees for small mammals/birds from within Longmont or Firestone city limits:
$25 per rabbit, guinea pig
$20 hamster, mouse, or rat
Please note: Stray animals and owner surrenders from the city of Frederick are served by a private facility. Please contact the Frederick Police Department for information.
We do not generally accept birds or reptiles. Please contact us if you need a resource for your pet bird or reptile.
We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, Cash, or Money Order*
*We do not accept checks*
Fees subject to change at the shelter’s discretion.