We understand that sometimes situations occur or life circumstances change and you may find you can no longer take care of your pet. BARC is able to accept surrenders from residents of the City of Greater Bendigo. At times we may be able to accept surrendered animals from other municipalities.
If your animal has current Council registration surrendering your pet to us is free of charge. Should your animal not be registered with Council, a payment to contribute to the cost of managing your pet may be requested but it not compulsory.
Cats | $57 |
Dogs | $79.50 |
Vaccinations Requirements
Cats and Dogs
Although a current vaccination is not required at the time of surrender, we encourage pets to be vaccinated prior to surrender to avoid them having to spend time isolating in quarantine when arriving in our care. 'At Home Quarantine' can be conducted in the home so you can continue to care for your pet for about one week while they develop an immunity to some of the most risky and common diseases. This helps to minimise any stress your pet may experience while in isolation at our facility. A bond is payable for the vaccination however this is refund in full when your pet is admitted to BARC. Reception staff can talk you though out At Home Quarantine options.
Rehoming
In order to be deemed suitable for our rehoming program all animals must meet minimal behaviour and medical criteria before rehomed. Our team members will need to spend some time with you asking questions about our pet so we can best determine any rehoming options. Should for some reason your pet not pass these assessments then BARC may seek alternative options with regards to rehoming through other welfare organisations. If your pet is deemed not suitable for rehoming, euthanasia may be considered.
To assist us, please complete the form for your pet
If you are surrendering the pet on behalf of someone else, please also download and complete the Surrender Consent form.
By surrendering your pet to us you are agreeing to transfer ownership of your pet to BARC, and your pet will be managed in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act (1994). You will be required to sign a Surrender Form which you can read here in advance of your appointment.
Please call or email [email protected] for more information, or to book a time to surrender your pet.