The surrender of your cat or dog to the AlburyCity means that you are giving up the ownership of your animal to us.
Albury Animal Care Centre
The voluntary surrender of a companion animal to the Albury Animal Care Centre will be assessed on a case by case basis. The team must assess the temperament and health of the animal being surrendered to determine if it can be re-homed, and also consider the capacity of the Animal Care Centre and team members. It is therefore at the discretion of Council as to whether to accept the surrender of a cat or dog, not the owner of the animal. In all cases Council recommends that you first seek rehoming of your cat or dog through a registered rehoming organisation, or friends and family.
If the Animal Care Centre decides to accept your cat or dog you must sign a form stating that you are the owner of the animal and that you’re surrendering them to the council and proof of ownership. Please provide all medical history and veterinary paperwork, including vaccination history and any medication requirements. The voluntary surrender of a companion animal is subject to fees, which are listed in Council’s schedule of fees and charges.
AlburyCity Rangers
Council rangers may accept surrendered cats or dogs in circumstances where there has been an alleged breach of the Companion Animals Act 1998. Each case will be assessed on its merits and it is at the discretion of Council as to whether to accept the surrender of a cat or dog, not the owner of the animal.
Note: There is no guarantee that surrendered animals will be rehomed. Animals that cannot be rehomed may be euthanised, please explore all other options before surrendering.
