Rehome Your Pet

Need to Rehome Your Pet?

We are sorry you are facing this difficult decision. Luckily, your pet has you to help them through this process. 

1. List Your Pet on Rehome.com

Who knows your pet best? You do! Rehome.com matches your pet with people looking to adopt. Start by making your Rehome.com profile.

Help your pet become more adoptable with this Training and Resources page to find helpful tips and tricks. And, email Lafayette Animal Shelter Care Center (LASCC) at lascc@lafayettela.gov for resources on spay/neuter, medical assistance, and training assistance.

2. Contact the Person or Organization You Got Your Pet From

Wouldn't you want to know if your friend was in need? Give them a call to see if they can help.

3. Talk to Friends and Family

You won't know if that friend of yours has been secretly wishing he could have your pet so he can give him all the snuggles - unless you ask!

4. Post on Social Media

Sure, your friends like to see what you had for lunch or the review of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but they can also help you find a great home for your pet. Nextdoor, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, or whatever the kids are using these days. If you use Facebook, also post on the Lost & Found Pets and Rehoming in Lafayette Facebook page.

5. Contact Your Local Shelter

Since shelters are very difficult places for dogs and cats, contacting them should be your last step. If you live in the jurisdictions we serve, call 337-291-5644 or email the shelter at lascc@lafayettela.gov to schedule an appointment.

What to expect when you contact us:

• The Lafayette Animal Shelter Care Center (LASCC) is a family-first shelter. Expect that we will offer ways to help your family stay together.
• Expect to spend about 30 minutes in a judgment-free environment with a specialist. We want to learn all about your pet. Since we don't know your pet like you do, the more honest information we have, the better we can help them.
• You can continue to help your pet find a loving home by sharing your pet on social media.
• Remember, if your circumstances change, please reach out to us. We would love to help get your family back together again.
  
  

Requirements for your rehome appointment:

• Bring proof of residency (photo ID). A proof of identification and residency in our jurisdiction is required.
• Bring all veterinary or vaccination records
• There is a $25 owner surrender fee required at the time of intake

About Our Rehoming Program
Animal shelters should be the place of last resort for dogs and cats, even the best of shelters can't compare to a loving home.

Although our vision is to save every healthy and behaviorally sound companion animal, this is a challenge when we are serving those with less urgent needs or serving those whose families have not exhausted all other options.

We do not have a mandate that limits our ability to euthanize.

Rehoming your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status, nor will we give the animal you rehomed special treatment over another animal. You may use our website or call the shelter for updates.