Finding a New Home for Your Pet

  • Pets that have had necessary veterinary care are the easiest to place. Is your pet up to date on shots? Has it been wormed and treated for fleas and heartworm? Has it been fixed? 
  • By far the easiest way to place a pet is by advertising in the paper. Most papers do not charge for ads; they may limit you to one a month. Be sure to indicate whether the pet is fixed, has current shots, house-broken, good with children. Salisbury Post: Place a FREE Ad online - be sure to click free ad
  • Put up flyers, preferably with pictures, at local vets and anywhere with a bulletin board, e.g., post office, drug store, grocery store, library. 
  • If you have a special breed, do a computer search for rescue groups in NC for that particular breed.
  • Any one can post a classified ad on petfinder.com: http://www.petfinder.com/local.html
  • Be wary of  “bunchers”. If someone shows up and wants more than one puppy, kitten or cat, be careful.
  • Interview potential adopters on the phone before you let them into your home. Do not talk with children; talk to the adult who will be responsible for the pet.
  • Trust your gut. The pet’s safety and happiness depends on the decision you make.