Relinquishing a Pet

It saddens me to say that troubled economic times have led to the abandonment of many pets. There are horrible stories from newspapers across the country where animals are found wandering the streets, alone and hungry. There are ways to go about relinquishing a pet in a humane way. The decision is always hard, but the San Diego Humane Society is there to try to make it a little easier. The best way to start the process is to make an appointment with a representative at the intake desk. There will be forms to fill out, and the SDHS website says to allow about 45 minutes to complete the relinquishment. This is obviously a really low moment in a pet-owner's life, but please- if times are difficult, respect your pet and relinquish it to a friend or to an organization like the Humane Society.