No matter what, do not abandon your pet.  They rely on you.  You’re responsible for them. 

Abandonment is a criminal act, Cruelty to Animals, under Kansas state law.  In addition to feeling horrible, you will also be subject to fine and/or jail time.

             Do your best to find a great home for your family friend.  Make a flyer (color with photo is best), and share it with everyone you know who might provide a good home – friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, people at your church, in the clubs you belong to, etc.  People like to help, and this way, YOU get to choose the home where your family friend goes.

             Contact area rescues and no-kill shelters to see if they have space, or if you can get your pet on their waiting list.  The easiest way to identify all the rescues and shelters near you is to go to www.petfinder.com , enter your zip code, and search for the rescues and shelters nearest you.

             Any Leavenworth County resident (except those on Fort Leavenworth) may relinquish a pet at Leavenworth Animal Control shelter, with a relinquishment fee and veterinary records.  The staff there works very hard to find new homes or rescue for the pets there, but they do euthanize animals that are not readily adoptable or when the shelter needs space.

             Fort Leavenworth residents may relinquish pets at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on post.  There is a relinquishment fee, and the pet must be made current on vaccinations and post pet requirements.

             Email LCHS with a digital photo and description of your pet.   We have limited foster homes, and can only take in pets when we have foster available, but we are more than happy to help you advertise for a new home for your family pet on our Facebook page.