Surrender Information

Shelter Surrenders

The shelter only accepts owner surrenders and strays from inside Amarillo's city limits.

Appointments are required to surrender a pet. 


To set up a surrender appointment please contact us at amwintake@amarillo.gov


If you arrive to the shelter without an appointment, staff will try to accommodate you on a first-come, first-served basis, but there's a chance the next appointment might be scheduled for another day.

Surrender Fees

$25 - Animals 4 months and older

$10 - Animals 8 weeks to 4 months

 Surrender FAQs

How can I surrender my pet to the shelter?