by Adopt a Pet, | February 7, 2024
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The cost of surrendering an Australian cattle dog tends to be similar to the fee charged for other dog breeds. Typically, the surrender fee will range from $25 to $50, but it can vary based on your location.
If you’re rehoming multiple dogs, or a litter of puppies, the costs tend to be higher and may be as much as $100. Again, this will depend on your location and the policies of the shelter you visit. Be aware that you are giving up all legal rights to your dog when you surrender your Australian cattle dog.
What Happens Once I Pay the Fee?
After you’ve turned your dog into the shelter, they will start working on finding your pet a new home. Shelters do their best to care for the pets they take in and ensure they find a loving new home; however, it is not a perfect solution. In addition to the fee you have to pay to surrender your Australian cattle dog to a shelter, some facilities may be overcrowded and have insufficient resources to keep your pet for an extended period. For this reason, many owners are looking for other ways to find their pets new homes.
Giving Your Dog to Family and Friends
One option many consider when they need to surrender their dog is to reach out to friends and family. They want to keep the dog "in the family" and with people they know will do a good job taking care of their pet. In some cases, this can work out well, and you will not have to worry about the cost of surrendering your Australian cattle dog.
Though many owners will still want to provide the new adopter with some money to help pay for the dog’s food and other needs for a week or so. It will often depend on your situation and to whom you give the dog.
Use Rehome to Find a New Home for Your Australian Cattle Dog
Unfortunately, leaving your dog with family or friends isn’t always an option. They may not have the space for your dog, or they may not be capable of providing the care and attention that the breed needs. Australian cattle dogs tend to have a lot of energy, and they need to get plenty of exercise. Suppose you can’t find someone you know to take your dog. In that case, there is another option that still allows you to avoid the uncertainty of surrendering your pet to a shelter. Consider giving Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com a try.
This program is an excellent resource to help you find your dog a new, happy home. Rehome is free, easy to use, and helps you find the right adopter for your pet. You can upload your pet’s bio and photos to the site, which then puts him in front of a huge audience of people looking to adopt a pet.
The bio is the perfect place to let potential owners know more about your Australian cattle dog. For example, does your dog get along well with other pets? Does your dog do well with children? What is your dog’s health history? Providing a substantial amount of information in the bio, along with photos, makes it easier to connect with potential adopters who are looking for a pet just like yours.
The tools and guidance offered on Rehome make the process easy and can relieve some of the stress you may feel from making the difficult decision to rehome your pet.
With Rehome, you’ll be able to handpick your dog’s new family and provide him with the best outcome possible as a result.
