Home to home or surrendering?
We offer two distinct paths for placing a pet into our rescue, each tailored to fit your situation and the needs of the pet.
HOME-TO-HOME PROGRAM
Richland Animal Rescue has helped countless owners facing hard times and their pets - still in homes - connect to new families looking to adopt.
This service is offered as an immediate and more responsible connection and the pets are not animals "within" out rescue - we do not "own" the animal(s). Our volunteers help both parties with the application and interview process to help ensure a possible good fit for the pet. Some pets listed as Home to Home adoptions are on the waiting list to get into our rescue, if our rescue doesn't have an immediate foster home or kennel space available.
Home to Home adopters work and keep adoptable pets from being needlessly surrendered to shelters and therefore saves lives - of the immediate pet and one in the shelter that will have a kennel space, to hopefully find a home in time there.
OWNERS are expected to be and are responsible for being completely honest with the condition and temperament of the pet they are offering for adoption from their home, to provide current and complete medical records, and to allow the animal to be returned to them if the adoption is not a good fit.
Richland Animal Rescue helps both parties find each other...connecting potential homes to pets that are likely a good match based upon what is known from both parties.
All pets within this service must be spayed or neutered, with proof provided to RARES upon request.
Home to Home adoptions are independent of RARES adoptable pets (some pets may have some medical needs, may not be micro-chipped, etc).
SURRENDERING A PET PROGRAM
We understand that life circumstances can change unexpectedly, and sometimes keeping a beloved pet is no longer possible. Or maybe, you found a stray animal and cannot keep it safely in your home. Our goal is to help pets transition safely and compassionately into loving new homes while supporting families through this difficult decision.
If you need to surrender your pet, please complete one of the Pet Surrender Forms below. Once we receive your information, our team will review your pet's needs and do our best to find a temporary foster home while we work to place them in a permanent, loving adoptive home.
Please note that foster space may be limited, but we will make every effort to assist whenever possible.
If your pet can remain safely in your home during the rehoming process, we encourage you to complete our Home-to-Home Adoption Form above instead. This program allows your pet to stay in their familiar environment while we help promote them to potential adopters, reducing stress and making the transition easier for everyone involved.
We know that rehoming a pet is often a difficult and emotional decision. Our team is committed to treating every pet and family with kindness, respect, and understanding throughout the process.
If you have questions about which option is best for your situation, please contact us and we'll be happy to help guide you through the next steps.