We are a non-profit limited admission animal rescue. We have finite availability due to space; therefore, we can't take all animals. If your dog has a bite history, we may not be able to accept him/her.  Please be aware that due to increased surrender requests, we currently have a waitlist for most owner surrender animals. 

Please be advised it could take 24-72 hours to hear back from us after you submit a surrender form. If you haven't heard from us after 72 hours, you can email us at spca@triadspca.org.

We require in-person temperament tests on all animals.

We require blood testing on all cats. We will do blood testing at our facility. We can't accept cats that test positive for FIV or feLv.

The following has been reprinted, courtesy of ASPCA.org 

Pets are members of the family. With many millions of companion animals surrendered to animal shelters each year, and countless stray animals roaming our streets, giving up a companion animal is not a decision to be taken lightly. If circumstances arise that prohibit you from caring for your pet, there may be options for you to consider before relinquishing your pet.

Many companion animals are given up by their owners because of behavior problems—and in most cases, there are things you can do to change your animal's unwanted behavior.Before you give up on your pet, please consult a reputable trainer or animal behaviorist for assistance. You can also see the ASPCA's online behavior information for helpful tips.

If you have made up your mind to re-home your companion animal, your best bet is find your pet a home through your own personal contacts (i.e., your veterinarian, dog walker, pet sitter, friends, family, co-workers, etc.). You may also wish to list your pet on Petfinder.com.

Do not give up if you do not find a home for your animal right away! Finding an ideal home for a companion animal may take considerable time and effort, but your pet's future is in your hands. Be sure to screen potential adopters carefully; ask them for references; inquire about employment, financial stability, and previous pet ownership. Ask to visit their homes before you place your animal to ensure that the environment is suitable, and be sure to follow up with calls and visits.

If you can no longer keep a purebred dog, you may wish to visit the American Kennel Club's website, which provides a list of breed-specific rescue groups that place purebred dogs in homes. Putting your pet in a county shelter such as the Guilford County Animal Shelter should be your last resort. Most animal shelters operate at full capacity, and there is often a waiting list to get an animal into a non-animal control ("no-kill") shelter like us. Even if your pet does qualify for entrance into a "no-kill" shelter and there is space available, there are no guarantees that your pet will be adopted quickly, or at all. Remember, the number of animals in need of homes far outweighs the number of people looking to adopt.