Surrendering or rehoming your pet

Giving up a family pet is never easy, but in some cases it’s the best option. Each circumstance is unique and there are many factors to consider before making the decision to surrender your pet. It can be hard to know if you’re doing the right thing, so RSPCA Victoria is here to help.

Use our tool to take a look at the most common reasons people surrender their pets and advice on what to do if you’re struggling to find a way to stay together. There are many alternative options for support available. To find out what might work for you, click on the button below:

Surrender your pet with us

Sometimes having a pet just doesn’t work out the way you planned. The team at RSPCA Victoria knows that sometimes surrender is the best option, so will support you in your decision without judgement.

If you are thinking about surrendering your pet, complete dog surrender form or the cat surrender form. Please note, RSPCA shelters currently have limited intake and we cannot guarantee that your pet will be accepted.

If your animal hasn’t been vaccinated in the last 12 months we recommend you have them vaccinated as soon as possible. We will need proof of their vaccination.
We will ask if you’re able to help us with a contribution towards the cost of rehoming your animal. The amount is up to you, it is a tax deductible donation and will not affect the offer of a place.