{"id":2331,"date":"2024-10-28T21:39:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T21:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/basic-page-template\/"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T15:16:39","slug":"giving-up-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/find-a-pet\/giving-up-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Up Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero bg-Rose\">\n      <div data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"700\" class=\"bg-img bg-cover img-wrap-rel\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1369\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-1369x913.jpg\" class=\"img-ab\" alt=\"Black cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-1369x913.jpg 1369w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-245x163.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ZAPPA-CAT-LANARKSHIRE-OCT-24.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1369px) 100vw, 1369px\" \/>  <\/div>\n      <div class=\"container-xl py-5 d-flex align-items-center\">\n        <div class=\"hero-content py-4\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrap btn-mob-full pe-0 pe-lg-2\">\n                                    <h1>Giving Up Your Pet<\/h1>\n                                <p>There are many reasons why you might need to give up your pet and we understand it can be a really tough decision. Read about the help the Scottish SPCA team can provide below.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"text-block my-5\" data-bs-theme=\"white\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\n            <p>There are many reasons why you might need to give up your pet and we understand it can be a tough decision. Unfortunately, our Centres are at capacity and we are unable to accept any more animals at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes there are alternatives to consider before giving up your pet. For example, a vet check can rule out illnesses or injuries that may cause behavioural problems. The Scottish SPCA provides a number of services that could assist you so that you don&#8217;t need to give up your pet.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"text-block my-5\" data-bs-theme=\"white\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help from the Scottish SPCA when you might need to give up your pet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can access pet supplies and food from one of our many<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/what-we-do\/pet-aid\/find-a-foodbank\/\"> pet food banks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/what-we-do\/neutering\/\">here<\/a> to check if you are eligible for our low-cost neutering scheme<\/li>\n<li>If you need support with microchipping your dog, rabbit or cat click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/what-we-do\/microchipping\/\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you need support to help your children\u2019s relationship with your pet please read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/what-we-do\/animal-guardians\/\">Animal Guardians<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cost of living advice for pet owners can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/cost-of-living\/\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Do you need any other support or advice?<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please attend one of our pop-up hubs where you can get animal welfare support including free health checks. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scottishspca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> for upcoming events in your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"text-block my-5\" data-bs-theme=\"white\">\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl wrapper-sm\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrap\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If surrendering your pet is the only option<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please contact the breeder as responsible breeders typically take animals back into their care.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>Contact a local rescue to enquire about space with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some other adoption charities to consider include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cats.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cats Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogstrust.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dogs Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogaidscotland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Aid Scotland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Cross<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section id=\"donate-3134\" class=\"donate-block  mt-5 pt-5 pb-5\">\n\n    \n\t            <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"container-xl\">\n            <div class=\"outer-row row g-5 align-items-center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-2 d-none d-lg-block\">\n                    <div class=\"bg-img bg-cover img-wrap-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donate.jpg\" class=\"img-ab\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7\">\n                    <div class=\"donate__content\">\n                        <div class=\"heading-wrap\">\n                            <h2><h2>Support us from \u00a35 a month<\/h2>\n<p>It costs us \u00a363,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on. 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