Pet Surrender & Rehoming
Surrender & Rehoming Assistance
The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County understands that surrendering a pet is never an easy decision. Our goal is to gather accurate medical and behavioral information so we can provide the safest and most appropriate care possible for each animal entering our shelter.
ACSKC is an open-admission shelter serving Kent County residents. All owner surrender requests must be reviewed prior to scheduling an intake appointment.
Before You Submit a Request
Submission of a surrender request does not guarantee an immediate intake appointment or same-day acceptance into ACSKC’s care.
ACSKC provides owner surrender services for residents of Kent County, Maryland. A valid Maryland driver’s license or Maryland state-issued ID matching the address submitted on the form may be required prior to intake.
This form is intended for owned animals only. If you have found a stray animal, please visit our “Found a Stray?” page.
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Helpful rehoming resources may include:
Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet
Local community Facebook groups
Breed-specific rescues
Friends or family members
Please use caution when rehoming pets online and carefully screen potential adopters.
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Many behavioral concerns may improve with training, structure, and environmental management.
Helpful support may include:
Local trainers
Crate training guidance
Decompression techniques
Behavioral management resources
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ACSKC may offer community support resources that could help keep pets in their homes, including:
Vaccine clinic services
Pet food pantry assistance
Information regarding low-cost veterinary care resources
Our Commitment to Humane Care
The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County is proud to be a No-Kill shelter as designated by Best Friends Animal Society. “No-Kill” does not mean that every animal can be safely placed for adoption or that euthanasia is never considered. Rather, it means that ACSKC is committed to saving all healthy and treatable animals whenever safely possible.
As an open-admission shelter, ACSKC accepts animals with a wide range of medical and behavioral needs. Every animal is evaluated individually, and decisions regarding care, placement, behavioral support, rescue transfer, or humane euthanasia are made with careful consideration for the safety and well-being of the animal, shelter staff, volunteers, adopters, other animals, and the community.
Providing complete and accurate behavioral and medical information during the surrender process helps our team make informed decisions and provide the most appropriate care possible.
Need to Move Forward With a Surrender Request?
We understand that despite available resources and support, surrendering a pet may still be the safest or most appropriate option in certain situations. If you need to move forward with a surrender request, please complete the form below as thoroughly and accurately as possible.