Know your friend will be looked after

We understand that sometimes situations arise that may be outside of your control, and you may find that you can no longer care for your pet. Gladstone PAWS take a limited number of surrenders which can be dependent on circumstances, finances and availability of our foster carers. 

Surrendering a pet is never an easy choice. There are many alternative options for support available to you. Please investigate some of these options on the RSPCA’s support tool: https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/surrender

After carefully considering the decision to rehome your pet, including all other options (such as family and friends), please complete the application forms below.

Please note: We require a minimum of 5 days’ notice for surrenders and can’t always guarantee being able to find an available foster carer.

We can also help you with an assisted re-home, where the animal will stay with you until we can find them a new home. If this sounds like something you would like to do, please select the assisted re-home option below.

This will be assessed by the committee, and a representative will contact you with a response within 7 days.

Please provide as much detailed information as possible to enable us to determine your pet’s needs and if we are able to find them a new home. The more information provided and more flexible your circumstances, the better we can assist. Recent photos of your pet are extremely helpful in aiding us to find a suitable carer.

Animal Surrender Applications

Please select the option that best suits your current situation.

Surrender an Animal

The animal needs be taken into care by one of our foster carers.

Assisted Rehoming

The animal can stay with you until we can find them a new home.

Last Litter Program

​For unexpected litters. You surrender the litter, and we will pay for the mum to be desexed at one of our vets.