1. Why do I need to make an appointment?

In order to ensure resources are ready and available when a pet arrives, Regina Humane Society requires a scheduled surrender appointment. Without an appointment process, we would have no control over the number of pets that come into our care each day, and our ability to provide the best possible care for each animal would be compromised.

2. Which pets are NOT made available for adoption?

• Animals who have been attack trained.
• Animals with a history of aggressive or unsociable behavior.
• Animals who display aggressive or unsociable behavior during behavior assessments.
• Veterinary examination determines that the animal is medically unsuitable for adoption through the RHS.

3. Will my pet find a good home through RHS?

Pets at the RHS receive excellent care from trained RHS staff and volunteers. The RHS does not place any time limits on an animal’s stay and a pet may stay at the Shelter until a new home is found, whether it takes days, weeks, or months, so long as it remains medically and behaviourally adoptable.

4. What do I need to bring for my appointment?

• A driver’s license or other government issued ID. Link to doc
• Adoption contract, bill of sale, or any other documentation verifying ownership.
• Your pet’s veterinary records.
• Any of the pet’s items you would like to surrender with the pet (toys, bedding, collars/leashes). Please note we cannot guarantee that these items stay with the pet.
• Please ensure your pet is restrained by a leash or carrier before exiting your vehicle. If you do not have a restraint, please come inside the shelter first, without your pet, so one can be provided to bring your pet into the shelter.

5. What are the costs to surrender my pet?

Regina Humane Society is a local non-profit charity and not part of any national organization. We rely on the generosity of donors to help us care for over 3,700 animals each year.

The average daily cost we incur to house and care for each animal we receive is $150. We do request a minimum $50 surrender donation, at the time of intake, to help offset some of the costs associated with accepting and caring for you pet. If this is not possible, we ask each animal’s family to donate as much as they can comfortably afford. Every dollar helps!

6. What happens to my pet after surrender?

All surrendered animals immediately become the property of the Regina Humane Society. Animals will be placed based on formal assessments by trained veterinary and behaviour professionals. In some instances, euthanasia may be warranted due to significant health or behaviour issues without prior notice to the relinquisher. Our priority, and most common outcome, is placement. We consider an animal’s mental and physical quality of life, and any humane euthanasia decision is made carefully and thoughtfully. As a socially conscious animal shelter, our focus is on the health and well-being of every animal in our care and the safety of the community.