Because we don't euthanize to make space for more you must have an appointment to relinquish your pet. For more information on Benton County's (Heartland Humane Society's) admission policy please visit their website.

The surrendering of your feline or canine companion can be a very difficult time for you and your family. If you can no longer care for your pet, it is important that you research and understand your options – your pet’s life depends on it.

As a shelter with a No-Kill Philosophy, SafeHaven will not euthanize dogs or cats in the program to make room for more. By managing admissions, SafeHaven is committed to finding a home for every single animal admitted. SafeHaven prioritizes animals in desperate need. As a result, there is almost always a waiting list. This is particularly true for cats right now.

SafeHaven accepts only owner surrendered dogs and puppies (strays must be brought to Linn County Dog Control and serve stray time) we also accept owner surrender and stray cats and kittens. We currently accept stray cats and kittens as there is no county facility for cats at this time.

To surrender any animal you must schedule and intake appointment by calling 541-928-2789.

Please fill out the Cat or Dog Questionairre prior to you appointment and bring the form with you.

Surrendering Your Dog
- We charge an intake fee of $60 per dog or $100 per litter (Outside of Linn or Benton County $100 per dog or litter)
- Bring your dogs medical records
- Be prepared to wait while the staff evaluates its temperament

Surrendering Your Cat
- We charge a $50 intake fee per Cat or $60 per litter (Outside of Linn or Benton County $100 per cat or litter)
- Bring your cats medical records
- Bring your cat in a safe carrier
- Be prepared to wait while the staff evaluates its temperament

By planning ahead, you are part of the solution by giving your local No-Kill shelter enough time to make room for your pet. And you can help even more by spaying/ neutering and re-homing your pet yourself keeping your pet from entering a shelter in the first place.

Before relinquishing your pet to an animal shelter, explore the resources and alternatives available to you and read the information on this website carefully.

If you want to help your pet’s chances of finding a new home:

*Make sure your animal is in good health, current on vaccines, and spayed/neutered.

*Explore your personal network to see if anyone would be interested in adopting your pet. This can include work, neighbors, friends, social or church groups, your vet’s office, or local businesses. List your pet on petfinder.com. Make sure your follow up on any opportunities! This is the least stressful way to place your pet.

*Educate yourself on the different types of animal shelters & their policies. Contact breed rescues. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Each organization has their own euthanasia policy and definition of adoptable animals. SafeHaven does not euthanize animals so if the dog or cat you have surrendered should become unmanageable or dangerous to the public and staff we will call you to reclaim your animal.

Found A Cat or Dog in the Area?
If you have found a dog or cat in Benton County please contact Heartland Humane Society at 757-9000.

If you have found a dog in Linn County contact Linn County Dog Control at 967-3925. We are not dog control and therefore cannot accept strays. Please visit their website for more information.
If you have found a cat in Linn County there is currently NO county facility to take in strays. Below is some helpful information on dealing with a stray cat or dog.

FERAL CATS- SafeHaven is currently unable to take feral cats; we have neither the staff, handling equipment or cages to do so safely. If you just need the cat(s) spayed or neutered and can continue caring for them, contact the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon to find out when their next clinic is. Or call your local veterinarian to see if they spay/ neuter feral cats.

CONFINE THE PET IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. Give him fresh water and bedding. Do not provide cow's milk, it can cause diarrhea. Keep the animal away from children and other pets if you are unsure of the temperament and health of the animal. Misplaced and hungry animals may be easily startled, defensive or aggressive in an unfamiliar environment. If the animal seems hungry, give it a bowl of pet food. If you have no pet food, consider bland items such as cooked white rice and yogurt for dogs and chicken broth or tuna fish for a cat.

SECURE MEDICAL CARE IF NEEDED
If the animal seems to need veterinary care, take it to your local vet. After hours emergency care can be received at Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center on 3rd Street, in Corvallis. Please Note: Veterinarians DO NOT provide free care for stray animals. BE PREPARED to pay for any treatment or prescribed medication.

CHECK WITH NEIGHBORS
Most lost animals are actually close to home. Go door-to-door in the early evening and be on the lookout for people canvassing the area looking for an animal. Check with neighborhood children, as they are often outside playing and can be a valuable resource in location the pet's owner.

FILE A FOUND REPORT
If found in Linn County for dogs call Linn County Dog Control at 967-3925. For cats call SafeHaven 928-2789. For Benton County call Heartland at 757-9000.

A Found Report includes the following information:

• Species (Dog or Cat)
• Breed or "looks like." ... for cats this is usually categorized as short, medium or long hair
• Color, coat length, shape/style of ears, tail,
• ANYOTHER DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
• Gender and if the pet is spayed or neutered. If you don't know for sure ask a knowledgeable friend, or have the staff at SafeHaven or a veterinary clinic check for you.
• What type of identification does the pet have? Id tags? Microchip? Tattoo?
• Is the pet wearing any type of collar?
• The major cross roads and city where the pet was found
• The exact time and date the pet was found
• Your first name and contact phone numbers

MICROCHIP SCANNING
It is crucial that you take the pet to a local veterinarian or bring it to SafeHaven and have it scanned for a Microchip. Microchips are a form of permanent identification implanted under the animal’s skin. You will not know that the animal is chipped, but it might be. SafeHaven has a true Universal Scanner, meaning we can detect all types of chips.

LOST REPORTS
While at SafeHaven having the pet scanned, please check the LOST REPORT BINDER. If you find a report that is a potential match, you can use our phone to contact the previous owner.

ADVERTISE
Hang large, colorful posters at major intersections within a 2-3 mile radius from where the animal was found. Put posters up at all local veterinary offices, shopping centers etc. Give flyers to neighbors. For safety purposes do not give your address or full name on the poster. For the safety of the animal, leave at least one crucial piece of information off of the flyers, such as gender.

USE CAUTION
When people contact you about the pet, have them describe the pet to you! Make them include the crucial detail you have omitted from your advertising. Make sure dates and locations match. Not everyone is ethical in the means they use to obtain animals, some of which may end up in research facilities. If you feel unsure, ask that they supply you copies of photographs or veterinary records. And, of course, meet them in a public place and make sure you have a friend or family member with you.

NEWSPAPERS
You can file a found report for FREE. Again, leave out a few crucial details. Don't forget to check the lost reports in the paper, as well.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE PET'S FAMILY
If you are not interested in keeping the animal, or trying to find him or her a new home, you can bring dogs to Linn County to County Dog Control where they will serve their stray time enabling their owner’s time to locate them. Many dogs serve their stray time and if not claimed then go up for adoption there or are transferred to us. We can not take stray dogs at SafeHaven as we are not the county facility.

If you have found a cat be advised there is currently no county facility. Please try to find the cat’s owner, if you are unable to locate them contact us and we will put you on the waiting list, and get you in as soon as space becomes available. We are all in this together and SafeHaven will try to assist you in any way possible but please know we have very limited kennel space (we can only house 50 cats) and over 30 phone calls per day to take in cats and kittens.