ACHS ONLY ACCEPTS DOGS & CATS FROM ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENTS

There Is a Waiting List for Surrenders
Our Shelter Is at Full Capacity

We apologize for the inconvenience. Complete the forms below to be placed on the ACHS waiting list.

Animal Surrender
There are many reasons you might consider surrendering your pet and we understand that making this decision is very difficult. ACHS may be able to offer assistance so you can keep your pet or help you rehome your pet on your own. We are committed to working together to find the best possible solution for you and your pet.
Rehoming Resources
ACHS can help you rehome your pet by posting adoption information while you keep him or her at home until an adopter is found. We strongly encourage all owners do this as a first step. Rehoming your pet this way allows them to stay at home in comfortable surroundings while waiting for a new home. This also leaves one more opening at ACHS ​for those animals without someone to advocate for them.

Additional Resources
  • Ask local veterinarians if you can post signs in their clinic.
  • Ask local pet-related businesses if you can post signs in their store.
  • Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers to see if they are looking for a pet.
  • Use social media to share your pet’s story.
Admissions Process
If you decide that surrendering your pet to ACHS is the right option, please be aware that we follow a managed admission philosophy for all incoming animals. This means that we require all customers complete and submit the 2 forms below for dogs and the first form below for cats. One of our staff will contact you to schedule an appointment to bring your pet to the shelter. Utilizing a managed admission process ensures we have the resources to give each animal the best care we can provide and allows us to properly isolate, treat and prevent illness from spreading to at-risk populations. Managing the admission of animals helps us plan and prepare, instead of react, and allows us to save more lives.
Surrender Fees
As a local, nonprofit organization, ACHS relies on service fees and donations to continue providing services
for the community’s people and animals. There is a fee of $50 for each animal surrendered due at your scheduled appointment. ​