Frequently Asked Questions

"I found a stray animal, can you take it?"

Unfortunately the answer is maybe. We are constantly at our limit of shelter space and foster homes, so we have to turn some animals away. If you have found a stray animal or need to find a new home for your pet, please try these steps before contacting us.

Try to find the animal's owner
Many lost animals are not far from home. Check out your neighborhood and neighbors for lost animals before removing it from the area, and follow our tips for lost & found animals

If the animal is injured
take it to the nearest animal hospital or veterinary clinic. Many will take in sick or injured animals for later placement with rescue groups like RAL. We do not have in house emergency care facilities to properly treat injured animals. Find a vet here

Consider fostering the animal
If you have a big heart and room in your home, consider keeping the animal temporarily while we help you find a new home for it. Foster homes really extend the number of animals we are able to help each year. If you qualify for our foster program, we may be able to help with food and medical care. We can also list your animal on our site, and on Petfinder. foster program

See if we have space available
If all else fails, you can contact us to see if we have room at our shelter. All animal intakes must be approved by our Kennel Manager, Pam Bridgmon. Please have as much information available as you can, including the location, condition, approximate age, temperment and possible breed of the animal. We will do our best to help you.

If we can't help
If we can't take the animal in, we'll direct you to more possible resources, including our list of other animal adoption & rescue organizations