Shelters are often inundated with pet surrenders, and do not want to provide a simple outlet that takes away the obligation of responsible pet ownership. Therefore, they would prefer that people try hard to find a solution before resorting to surrendering their pet to a shelter. If you must find a new home for a pet, please try posting to our adoption portal before placing the burden on the shelter. Direct adoptions work well and allow everyone to share in the accountability of their community!
Bill Templeman
Executive Director
2910 Table Rock Road
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-7532 x 110
Having worked there for almost 2 years, I don't agree with all of their policies and procedures. However, I will give them credit for being a no-kill organization (they euthanize only for extreme medical or severe behavioral problems).
Do you need to find a loving home for your pet?
No-kill shelters do wonderful work, but as a result, are often inundated with pet surrenders. In the unfortunate scenario that you have to find a new home for your pet, please read through the rehoming solution and articles on this page before contacting the shelter.
My best friend and I went to your shelter today and found her perfect new friend!! I appreciate all of your hard work, cleaning up things, being patient when you don't feel like it, and most of all loving all those innocent precious spirits until they can get new forever homes. You are all heros to me, and to those animals. Things were sparkly clean, and every animal looked well cared for, although somewhat lonely. Thanks again, and keep up the awesome work. Sioux
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