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We understand that bringing a pet into your life is a meaningful commitment, and one that comes with both joys and challenges. Responsible pet ownership includes learning about your pet’s needs and doing your best to provide for them throughout their life. However, we also recognize that sometimes circumstances change in ways that are beyond an owner’s control.
Surrendering a pet is never an easy decision, and many families come to this point only after trying everything they can. Before making that decision, we strongly encourage consulting with your veterinarian or a professional trainer, as they may be able to offer guidance or solutions that can help keep your pet in the home.
We also encourage exploring all possible options before turning to a shelter, as space is often very limited. Reaching out to trusted family members or friends, connecting through social media, or contacting private and breed-specific rescues can sometimes lead to a positive solution for your pet.
If you find that rehoming on your own is not possible, please know that we are here to help when we can. Surrender requests are based on the space and resources available at the time, and while we cannot guarantee intake, we will always do our best to guide you and your pet toward the safest possible outcome.

Information to Know Before Surrendering

Surrender Fee
We are a Non-Profit shelter; which means all of our funding for the animals comes from donations and support from within our local community. The surrender fees help us not only take on another resident financially, but helps pay for any medication or spay/neuter surgeries they may need.
Spacing
Please understand, we do not have unlimited spacing in our kennels. We wish we could take in every animal in need, but shelters must prioritize the strays in their service areas first before anything; as they do not have anyone to help them. Surrenders come second, and we can only accept them as we have space open up from adoptions.
Wait Period
The management team processes surrender forms, and ultimateley make the decisions on what animals we can take in at the time. This can take a couple weeks to process at times, as they have to see what animals we have come in, and what animals we have go out, and what space opens up in that time. We do not do same day surrenders.

Surrender Request Form

Please Read Carefully and Fill The Form Out Completely If there are multiple pets, make sure you add them by selecting the "+Add Pet" button If there are any questions on the form or your pet situation, please reach out to us either at 717-263-5791 or cvasmgr@cvas-pets.org.
Owner Surrender Request Form
Address
5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201 USA
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not a part of Franklin County Government, and is not directly affiliated with any township authority.
Contact
717-263-5791
cvasbusiness@cvas-pets.org
CVAS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer which complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era.
Shelter Hours
Sunday: Closed Monday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 11:00AM - 5:00pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
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