We understand that surrendering a pet can be a difficult and emotional decision to make, and appreciate that you are doing what is best for your animal and your family. Before bringing in your pet, we ask you to please complete the following questions so we can determine how we can best help. 

The following questionnaire will take you up to 25 minutes to complete, and you may save your spot in the questionnaire at any time and return to it later. While the questionnaire may seem long, completing this information as thoroughly as possible is important to ensure we can meet your animal's needs. 

Please complete one form per pet. If you are looking to surrender a litter of offspring, please email us instead. 

A copy of your form will be emailed to you for your own records after you complete it. 

All animal surrenders at the Edmonton Humane Society are done by appointment only, based on the resources and space we have available to care for your pet at this time, so we can provide the best possible care once they arrive. Wait times may vary (from weeks to months) depending on your pet's needs. 

Please note that at the surrender appointment we will require proof of ownership, or proof that you have the authority to surrender the animal on behalf of the owner. 

If we are unable to admit your pet, we will do our best to provide alternative options or may put you on our waiting list. 

After completing the following questions, our team will review the form and will be in contact with you within 10 business days to let you know when we may be able to admit your pet and go through the next steps. We may also contact you with additional questions.

PLEASE NOTE: We currently have a waitlist and cannot guarantee a timeline in which we could accept your animal into our care. We recommend also pursuing other options like rehoming.
(Last Update - December 2023)

If you have any further questions about this process, you can contact our Admitting Team at 780-491-3522 or admissions@edmontonhumanesociety.com.

Important Note Regarding Species: 

EHS is not currently equipped to care for reptiles, medium/large birds or fish. We CAN accept the following species:

• Rabbits
• Guinea Pigs
• Hedgehogs
• Ferrets
• Degus
• Chinchillas
• Hamsters, Gerbils & Mice
• Small Birds including: Budgies, Canaries, Finches, Love Birds, Cockatiels 

If you have this type of pet, please proceed with completing the surrender form.

If you are looking to re-home another type of pet we are unable to accept, please email us and we will do our best to connect you with other resources.

*Please note that we will require proof of ownership at your surrender appointment. If not registered to yourself, you will need to show proof that you have the authority to surrender the animal on behalf of the owner.

While we cannot guarantee that a solution is available, we will do our best to provide resources as an alternative to surrendering your pet if you are interested. 

You have indicated that the primary reason you are requesting to surrender your pet is for a medical or behaviour reason.

As animals with these needs often require a longer stay in shelter and increased support for their recovery/rehabilitation, we may not be able to admit them as quickly depending on the space, resources and other animals currently in our care. It may take weeks to months for a space to become available. 

In the meantime, we encourage you to check out the local resources for behaviour and medical issues on our website here. Our team will also try to provide alternative suggestions when we contact you. 

If you would still like to proceed with your surrender request, please check the box below and complete the form to tell us more about your pet. This will help us to better assess what kind of care they will need and determine when we may be able to take them in. 

Thank you for taking the time to fill in these questions as completely as possible. This information is important for us to be able to help your companion animal as best as we can.  

A copy of your form will be emailed to you for your own records once you hit 'Submit'. A team member will then review your form and contact you within 3 business days to let you know when we may be able to admit your pet or if more information is required.