## How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and location. Fees often help cover veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, and other services provided while the pet is in the organization's care.
## Are shelter pets healthy?
Shelters and rescues work hard to care for animals before adoption. Many pets receive veterinary exams, vaccinations, parasite treatment, and other medical care before going home.
## Can I adopt if I already have pets?
Many shelters welcome adopters with existing pets. The organization may recommend introductions to make sure animals are compatible.
## How long does adoption take?
The timeline varies. Some adoptions can be completed quickly, while others may require applications, interviews, home visits, or additional steps.
## Should I adopt a puppy or an adult dog?
Puppies require significant time for training and socialization. Adult dogs may already have established personalities and routines. The best choice depends on your lifestyle.
## What if I cannot keep my adopted pet?
Life circumstances can change. If you are struggling with a pet, contact the shelter or rescue that completed the adoption or seek local animal welfare resources before making a decision.
Easy Website Integration: Embed the widget directly on your shelter’s website.
Real-Time Updates: Automatically display if your shelter or rescue is currently accepting surrendered pets.
Custom Messaging: Customize your surrender status updates with instructions or other important information for pet surrenders at your facility.
Completely Free: No cost to install or use.
Fill out our short signup form to create your free Surrender Status Widget.
We’ll send you a custom embed code you can easily place on your site.
Log in to your PetBridge Admin Dashboard anytime to:
If you’re thinking about surrendering a pet, the PetBridge surrender status platform helps you quickly find local shelters, check their current surrender availability, and reach out directly.
We know that surrendering a pet is a difficult decision. That’s why we’ve gathered rehoming resources and guidance to help you explore every option.
Navigate to the Surrender Status area of your PetBridge Admin Dashboard and use our easy Surrender Status setup wizard to start using this free feature in minutes.
If you are already a PetBridge client, but don’t have an online login yet, contact us and we will get you setup with the widget ASAP.
If you are already a PetBridge client but don’t remember your password, follow the link to reset your password.
