Surrender your pet
The decision to give up your pet is a very emotional one.
We understand that circumstances change and you may no longer be able to provide the care your pet needs.
Before you make this big decision consider the following:
- Ask your friends and relatives if they can help to foster or adopt the animal.
- If the change to your circumstances is not permanent, could the animal go to a boarding facility?
- Talking to one of our friendly staff for advice.
If you decide to proceed, please call our reception on (03) 5248 2091 to make an appointment with one of our staff members.
Requesting and filling in the Surrender Animal Profile Form prior to your appointment saves time and allows you to record all relevant information about your pet. The details you provide in this form will assist us to make the best future decisions for your pet. If available, please also bring along your animals vaccination history records.
Update from May 2023
If you are considering surrendering your cat or dog, please contact GAWS to make an appointment on (03) 5248 2091.
If we are at capacity at the time of your call, we will place you on a wait list and will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. We offer help to owners who need assistance in the meantime.
Having your pets' vaccinations up to date is beneficial if you have the ability to arrange this.
If you are surrendering a dog, we ask that you complete the surrender form from our website only after you have been allocated an appointment.
We understand the decision to surrender is an emotional time and will make every effort to support and assist you.
More about our services
Strays & lost pets
If your dog or cat goes missing, it may make its way to GAWS. Our caring team will provide your pet with care until it can be reclaimed.
Vet clinic
As well as providing care and services to incoming shelter animals, we also provide basic services to members of the public at competitive prices.
Adopt a pet
If you're ready to open your heart and home to an animal, consider adopting from GAWS and give a deserving animal a second chance.