If circumstances require you to give up your pet, please consider finding a new home for your pet on your own. Rehoming your pet will take time, patience and effort. However, your pet will be happier during the transition, and you have the added benefit of choosing his new home. If you are in the military and going on deployment, consider contacting Dogs on Deployment. This non-profit provides an online network for services members to search for volunteers who are willing to board their pets during their owner’s service commitments. If you are worried about who will take care of your pet after you are gone, please read about our Lifetime Care service.
Access information about various pet behaviors in our PAWS Resource Library.
Solving common behavior problems
Does your dog:
- Dig holes.
- Chase cars.
- Bark too much.
- Chew on furniture.
Does your cat:
- Skip the litter box.
- Scratch furnishings.
- Yowl night and day.
Because medical issues cause many behavior problems, your veterinarian can also be a great resource. Find a professional trainer, behaviorist or veterinarian.
Moving/challenges with landlord
Moving is stressful even in the best of circumstances. Many people choose to give up their pet before they move because they’re not sure how to find pet-friendly housing, travel with the animal, or help the animal adjust to a new home. PAWS can help you move with your pet by providing the following information:
- Things to think about when you move
- Tips for renters
- Helping your cat adjust to a new home
Pet allergies
Read a step-by-step instruction sheet on how to live comfortably with pet allergies. To ease the suffering of the allergic person so you can keep your pet, we recommend two simple steps. First, bathe your pet with a product such as Allerpet (a solution you apply to your pet’s coat), which is sold at numerous veterinary clinics. Then follow some simple home cleaning procedures, like vacuuming and washing bedding often. Your doctor can also refer you to an allergy specialist.