Community Resource Center

Do you and your pet need help?    Please fill out this form

Here are some of the resources that we offer:

  • If your pet is having behavior problems, see our behavior resource page for resources.
  • If your pet sick and you don’t have the resources for vet care – apply for Care Credit, Scratch Pay, or set up an account with Waggle to help raise funds.  
  • We offer training classes for pets.  Please visit our training page to see what classes are offered and to sign up.
  • If you are finding yourself in a financial situation, we can help with pet food. Come to the Center during operation hours.
  • Low cost spay/neuter services. If you need to surrender a litter of kittens or puppies, please take the time to get your female fixed so you do not end up with more in a number of months.
  • If you need to move and need to find pet friendly housing.
  • If you have a feral cat problem, please take a look at our flyers with information on how to deal with this issue: Humane Ways to Keep Cats off Your Property and Community Cat, Be Part of the Solution.

If you need additional resources other than the ones listed above, please fill out this form.

What if I need to find a new home for my pet?

It is best for your pet to go directly to their new family and never step foot in a shelter. Shelters are stressful and scary for many pets which can hinder them from being adopted quickly. We want what is best for your pet and we know you do too. By rehoming, you are also saving lives at shelters. You are in control of your pet’s next chapter. You know them best…you are their greatest resource.

Thank you for being part of the solution by choosing to rehome. We know this decision is difficult, but we are here to help. Together, we can help you find the best fit for your pet.

Here is what to do first:

  • Click here to read our Rehoming Guide, which will give you step by step instructions on how to find your pet a new loving home. 
  • Once you have read the Rehoming Guide, please click on the appropriate link below:
  • Now that you have completed the form, uploaded all your information, and attached your photos we will be in contact with you shortly.
  • Once we have all of your pet’s information we will make a profile on our website and on Adopt-A-Pet, which is a national pet-adoption website that advocates pet adoption and rehoming. We have had great success rehoming with Adopt-A-Pet. We will also utilize our large social media following to get your pet the most interest and online attention. 
  • If you live outside the City of Lynchburg, we also encourage you to contact your local shelter to see what they can do to help you and your pet.  

Remember to:

  • Use your network – Reach out to friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors to see if anyone might be interested in your pet and ask them to pass it on to their friends, relatives, and co-workers . Email everyone you know and ask them to pass on the email to others. Using your network can often result in finding the right home for you pet, keeping your pet out of the shelter and going directly to another home, which is the best thing for your pet.
  • Use social media and other venues to spread the word – Post a picture with a description of your pet on Facebook, local bulletin boards, etc.  Ask veterinarians or pet-related businesses if you can post flyers at their facilities.

What if I have an emergency situation and need help immediately?

If you need immediate help due to an emergency, we are here for you.  If you can keep your pet, even a week or two longer, this will ensure we have the space and accommodations your pet deserves as well as allow us to give you the time attention you need. By waiting, you are helping to be a part of the solution, and allowing us never to euthanize for space purposes. Please work with us and communicate openly, if you cannot wait then be honest with us. We know life happens and sometimes waiting is not always an option, but if you can it could make a world of difference. To start the process, please click on the appropriate link below:

When you have been scheduled an appointment with our Community Resource team, please bring the following with you to your appointment:

  • Download and fill out either a Dog About Me form or Cat Report Card profile and bring them with you.
  • All veterinary records
  • Any medications your pet is taking
  • Your dog or cat’s bedding (having something with their sent will make them less stressed)
  • Any special toys or other belongings from home
  • Your continuing care fee:
    • $100 – for single pet surrender
    • $75 – for litters of puppies/kittens
    • Emergency Surrender Fee (without an appointment) – $200

Please direct any questions to [email protected]

Now offering low cost microchipping services:

Microchips are very important to help in reuniting you and your pet but even more important for cats.  We see over 600 lost cats come into our center and only between 4-5% find their way back to their owners.  Keep your pet safe! Microchip your pet – we offer public microchipping weekdays from 4pm to 5pm for $25.

I addition to microchipping your pet, sign them up for PetcoLove Lost! This is a free service that we use here at the shelter that uses a nation-wide database to help reunite lost pets with their families. Click the logo below to sign up!