Surrender of an animal

If you have found abandoned or orphaned animals, please submit the Surrender Form below so we can help them.

Thinking of surrendering your pet or animal? We know that sometimes life happens and people find themselves unable to properly care for their animal. Our greatest fear is that someone will feel so desperate that they consider giving or selling their animal to a stranger.  Without the required references and home checks performed by rescue groups, shelters or sanctuaries, animals run the risk of being placed into unhealthy and abusive homes. We want to ensure your loved one gets the home they deserve.

Before you make the decision to surrender, give away, or sell your animal, we may be able to help you find solutions that will allow you to keep your animal as a member of the family. While we can't guarantee miracles, we do have extensive experience dealing with a multitude of issues and can certainly offer suggestions and alternatives to giving up your animal.

Voluntarily surrendering an animal does not necessarily bar or ban anyone from re-acquiring, or adopting a pet or animal in the future. However all circumstances of the previous surrendered animal will be taken into consideration if re-applying for pet ownership. Different shelters have varying methods of operation when it comes to applying or re-applying for a surrendered or initial adoption. Please check with the shelter you may be adopting from to get the specific rules and regulations each may have for these procedures. 

WARNING: We (Animal Team Rescue),are a Law Enforcement entity, sworn and granted authority to enforce Pennsylvania Humane Law by the County of Indiana, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   Making false/fraudulent statements or claims on any of the forms/reports within this website, telephonically or through the US Postal Service, will be investigated. Falsifying documents/statements to Law Enforcement will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law.