Surrender or Rehome a Pet
Before You Decide
Surrendering a pet is difficult and should not become a decision you regret. Explore whether behavior support, veterinary care, allergy treatment, pet‑food help, or another resource can resolve the underlying problem.
1. Start With Your Network
Tell trusted friends, relatives, neighbors, and coworkers that you need to find a new home. A placement within your network can create a smoother transition and may allow you to remain in contact.
2. Rehome Your Pet
You know your pet's temperament, preferences, and needs better than anyone. BAM may be able to help create a community profile through its social channels and adoption network. Ask veterinary clinics and pet‑related businesses about posting notices, and use reputable private rehoming groups rather than unmoderated free‑to‑good‑home listings.
3. Request Surrender to BAM
BAM does not accept dogs considered aggressive. A trained representative must meet the owner and animal. If the animal meets adoption and foster requirements, the owner completes an Animal Release form describing the animal's traits and medical history. BAM may ask the owner to continue caring for the animal until an adoptive home is found. BAM does not release adoption details after an animal has been relinquished.
Relinquishment Fees
Relinquishment fees may help offset medical and intake costs. Contact BAM before applying to confirm current fees and requirements for a pet's vaccination and spay or neuter status.
Submit a Request
The surrender request helps BAM understand housing needs and intake eligibility. Submitting it does not guarantee acceptance.
Be part of their next chapter.
Adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or simply share the mission. Every action moves an animal closer to safety and home.