Surrendering Your Pet

Surrendering a family pet is a tough decision, but sometimes it's necessary due to life's unpredictability. We encourage owners to seek help and advice before considering surrendering, as Animal Aid Gippsland may offer support to help you keep your pet. You can contact Animal Aid on 5144 5940 or email aag@animalaid.org.au

If you want to surrender your pet, please complete the surrender form below or alternatively you can contact Council’s local laws team on 1300 366 244. Please ensure you answer all of the questions - it will increase the chances of a successful animal rehoming. Once we receive the form, our Local Laws team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you would like to surrender directly to Animal Aid Gippsland all surrenders are undertaken by appointment only. Please contact Animal Aid to discuss your needs prior to bringing your pet to the shelter.

In some cases, serious health or behavioural issues will make it impossible for Animal Aid to rehome an animal. Often the reasons they are surrendered are the same reasons that we aren’t able to rehome them. Under Domestic Animal Act 1994 if an animal shows aggressive behaviour, it cannot be rehomed and will be humanely euthanised. In all other cases, we will make every effort possible to give the animals surrendered into our care a second chance, as we believe all pets deserve the safety and comfort of a loving family.