For confirmed surrenders we are open daily from 10AM-3PM. Call (419) 294-4477 before bringing any animals.

Sadly, we aren't able to accept dogs or cats from outside Wyandot County. All other species (non-dogs/cats) are welcome from anywhere. Equine Surrenders are by appointment only.

How to Surrender An Animal

1. Call ahead: (419) 294-4477 x3.

2. After calling to confirm your surrender, transport the animal securely (dogs on a leash & cats or small animals in a sturdy carrier with no loose/broken pieces). Our hours are 10AM-3PM daily (for qualifying surrenders) and we are located at 9640 Co Hwy 330, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

3. When you arrive have ID ready and call from your vehicle. We'll meet you outside to complete intake paperwork. Be prepared with as much information as possible: medical/behavioral history, veterinarian’s name, known commands, etc.

4. After we move the animal in we'll return your carrier or leash & you may depart. The surrender process typically takes 5-15 minutes. 

Because pet overpopulation is such a challenge, we cannot guarantee every animal will find a home. We work hard to give each animal their best chance at adoption with the most time possible, but due to the extraordinary numbers of homeless animals we have to make the sorrowful decision to humanely euthanize some of them. We implore you to spay/neuter all animals in your care and do your part to reduce overpopulation. Every un-spayed cat with her offspring can produce 11,500,000+ kittens in less than a decade. A female dog and her offpsring can have 67,000 puppies in only 6 years. If you have unfixed animals, please schedule with HOPE Clinic, another veterinarian or a Rascal Unit. 

We never set a time frame for an animal. Each is evaluated based on their temperament, health, how well they are adjusting at the shelter & their potential for placement. In addition to receiving basic comforts like food, clean water, enrichment & proper handling, animals receive routine vaccinations, medical care and daily monitoring to ensure the entire population has the best possible outcomes.

Euthanasia is a compassionate, humane form of administering death. Whenever euthanasia takes place, we adhere to the highest of humane standards, and procedures are performed only by state-certified technicians.