Pet Rehoming & Surrender Support

Sometimes circumstances make it difficult, or impossible, to continue caring for a pet. If you're considering giving up your pet, you're not alone, and you may have more options than you realize.

Whether you're facing a behavior challenge, financial hardship, a move, a change in your family, or another difficult situation, SPCA Wake is here to help you understand your options and find the best path forward for you and your pet.

SPCA Wake's Pet Helpline is a free service that connects you with a real person who can talk through your individual situation. Our knowledgeable team can connect you with SPCA Wake programs, services, and other free or low-cost resources that may help you keep your pet. Support may include help with behavior concerns, pet food and supplies, affordable veterinary care, and more.

Whenever possible, we recommend trying to rehome your pet directly before pursuing shelter surrender. If you have the time and ability to care for your pet while searching for a new home, direct rehoming is often the best option. Your pet can move from one home to another without the stress and uncertainty of entering a shelter.

SPCA Wake partners with Adopt a Pet's Rehome service to help you reach people who are already looking for a pet to adopt. When you create a profile for your pet through Rehome, your pet can be seen by potential adopters on both Adopt a Pet and the SPCA Wake website.

This is a courtesy adoption listing – not a surrender to SPCA Wake. Your pet stays safely in your care while you search for their new home. Interested adopters contact you through the Rehome service, giving you the opportunity to talk with potential families and decide who is the right fit for your pet.