We are open 7 days a week from 11am to 4pm for meet and greets and tours
We are open 7 days a week from 11am to 4pm for meet and greets and tours
Ideally, all adopted animals live in one loving home from infancy until death. Realistically, however, this isn’t always possible. People become ill, die, divorce, move overseas, develop allergies, lose their jobs, lose their homes, etc. Any of these situations, among others, can be a reason for an animal coming into rescue.
If you feel you are in a situation where you need to surrender your animal, the information on this page will help you with the process of owner surrender. Lola's Rescue currently supports Colorado. If you are outside of our area you will need to contact your local Rescue or Shelter.
Lola's Rescue does not guarantee the acceptance of every owner surrender into Rescue. During the initial interview, our Intake Director will evaluate your situation to determine whether to proceed to the next step in the surrender process.
There is NEVER a shortage of unwanted animals in our area. High-kill shelters are overflowing with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens of all ages, sizes and breeds. This includes purebred pets. Lola's gives priority to animals that are in those shelters and other immediate life-threatening situations. Owner surrenders are accepted only when space is available.
Rescues are not free clinics for elderly or sick or injured dogs and cats. We barely get by as it is. Vet care is part of pet ownership, just as pediatric care is part of parenting. If your pet is old and suffering, please, end that suffering. Yes, it is hard to do, but you have to look at the quality of the pet’s life. If they can no longer get around on their own, they are not enjoying their life. They deserve to have you, their family, be there at the end. They do not deserve to be handed over to strangers for their confusing last weeks/days of life. Please, do the right thing and take responsibility for your furry family member and euthanize them with dignity.
You will lose all legal rights to your unwanted pet. You will not be able to visit, receive updates, or have any decision-making power in your pet’s future care and arrangements. If PRAR agrees to accept your pet into our program, you must complete an Owner Surrender Form that severs all ties between you and your unwanted pet.
It would be nice if we had a magic wand to wave and make every dog non-reactive. Unfortunately, no such wand exists, and sometimes, bad genes, poor training, or lack of socialization combine to create an unpredictable dog who will bite. Certainly, not all dogs that bite once are vicious, but don’t endanger others by not taking responsibility for your own dog.
A monetary donation is requested (but not required) to help offset the cost of your pet’s needed vet care. While every dog we adopt out is spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccines, we are a non-profit group that cannot pay for all of your unwanted pet’s needs without your help. We request that you make a donation to cover the spay/neuter expense and/or the cost to make vetting current. If you are unable to meet these requirements, please explain your situation in your surrender form. Lola's Board of Directors will consider your circumstances. If any questions are left unanswered, it will prolong the review process. If we have any further questions, we will contact you by phone or by email.
Even though Lola's is an all-breed rescue, we cannot accept all breeds at all times. If Lola's is unable to take your pet into our program, visit Petfinder.com for the contact info of other local rescues or email us again in a few months.
If you still want to find your pet a new home, please complete the Animal Surrender Request Form below with as much detail as possible.
*Requests submitted without detailed information or photos will not be considered.
To begin the surrender process please fill out our form. Once we receive it, we will get in touch with you.
If your animal is accepted into our program, they will be placed in a carefully screened foster home for whatever length of time is necessary to assess his/her medical, behavioral and social needs. We will then re-home them with a family that has also been carefully screened.
You should be aware that older animals and animals with medical problems may take longer to place. These animals are given the best care possible to make them feel comfortable while they await their new homes. Animals that are surrendered together will not be placed in a foster home together as the likelihood of them being adopted together is small.
While in foster care, we spend time assessing the animal prior to their arrival through our intake process. This is where we learn about the animal’s likes and dislikes, and personality. By being as honest as possible with us, you can help us place the animal successfully. It is vitally important that we have a complete medical history on the animal.
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