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Need to rehome a pet?

This includes your own pets or pets you found.

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Peach Pits Animal Rescue is a rescue focused on saving the lives of dogs and cats in and around Parker County. We take pets from the shelter environment and place them in foster homes before finding them their forever home. We promote education on spay/neuter, vaccinations and training. We provide community outreach to help prevent overpopulation and help pets from ending up in shelters. We focus on saving, educating and promoting one of the world’s most misunderstood breeds, the pit bull. We also rescue other breeds as well as cats. It is our policy to not accept owner surrenders into our rescue. Our focus is on pets in shelters in danger of being euthanized. If you are needing to re-home your pet, please explore the most common reasons for giving up a pet and solutions below.

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BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Sometimes pet behavior problems seem overwhelming, but many can be managed with the application of a little knowledge and a little effort. Dog Training Whether it's a long-time friend or a newly adopted dog, sometimes we all could use a little help in this area! There are many local options including basic obedience training as well as animal behaviorists.

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PetSmart Dog Training 138 East Interstate Hwy 20 Weatherford, TX 76087 (817) 598-0702

Pets West 102 Bear Cat Rd, Aledo, TX 76008 (817) 441-6881

Canine Connection 7720 Nine Mile Bridge Rd (817) 846-1853

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Spaying and Neutering Did you know many behavior issues can be resolved by simply spaying or neutering your pet? Please email us for low-cost options in your area.

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ALLERGIES

Before you consider giving up your pet because of health concerns it may have caused a family member, learn more about the conditions to determine if they are cause for concern or if there are ways to manage symptoms while still keeping your pet in the home.

If someone in your home has been diagnosed with allergies by an allergist, carefully consider if you can live with or manage the symptoms. The following have proven effective in managing pet allergies:

  • Minimize contact with the animal and create an area free of pets, such as the bedroom.

  • Vacuum and clean floors, walls, ceilings, and furniture on a weekly basis.

  • Place a high efficiency particulate air purifier (HEPA) in the home, in addition to filters on vents.

  • Enlist the help of non-allergy suffering family members to clean the litterbox and pick up after the pet.

  • Frequently wash clothing and bedding materials, including the pet’s bed.

  • Frequently bathe and groom the family pet.

  • Consider removing dander attracting materials such as upholstered furniture and draperies; replace wall-to-wall carpeting with wood, tile, linoleum, or vinyl flooring that won’t harbor hair and allergen causing molecules.

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Additional treatments for pet allergies include:

  • Immunotherapy (allergy shots)

  • Steroidal and antihistamine nose sprays or medication

  • Or a combination of both approaches

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Consult with your physician and/or allergist to determine the best course of action for your family to live happily with your family pet.

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CAN’T AFFORD CARE

We realize that there are many different obstacles a family can face that affect how and if they can continue to care for their pet. There are many resources available such as food pantries to assist in feeding your pet as well as organizations to assist in paying for vet care. Peach Pits is also available to help when financially able. Please email us for further information. PeachPits2014@gmail.com.

 

MOVING

Pet-friendly housing Moving with pets can often be a difficult process, and for property managers, finding responsible tenants with pets can also be a challenge. There are many local apartments and other rental properties that accept pets. Please explore these options. If you are unable to afford the pet deposit or rental fee, please contact Peach Pits and we will try to help as best as we can. PeachPits2014@gmail.com.

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PREGNANCY

Toxoplasmosis Many expectant mothers question if they should give up the family cat due to concerns about toxoplasmosis. Because it's difficult for cats to transmit toxoplasmosis to humans, a pregnant woman is generally unlikely to contract the disease from her pet cat. For more information, please contact your doctor.

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HOW TO RE-HOME YOUR PET

If all else fails and you must rehome, do it responsibly. The following are a few simple tips to try and re-home your pet before bringing it to a shelter:

  • Give yourself time to re-home your pet. It can often take weeks to months to find it the best home.

  • Increase its adoptability by having it spayed or neutered, groomed, and up-to-date on its vaccinations.

  • The more people that know your pet needs a new home will increase its chances of finding the right one. Tell your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to do the same.

  • Advertise in the local newspaper or online, but use caution when considering unknown individuals or families as your pet’s new owners. Hold the initial meeting in a public place and ask questions to screen potential adopters. Share your expectations for your pet’s new home and require an adoption fee to deter unscrupulous individuals. When you find a family that meets your and your pet’s needs, ask for identification and contact information to follow up on how your pet is doing in its new home.

 

Never abandon your animal. There are places you can contact like the Humane Society and as a last resort, your local animal shelter. You can also check with local animal rescue groups, including breed-specific ones to see if they are able to help assist you. Please keep in mind that many rescues remain full. Do not threaten to harm your pet or threaten to take the pet to the shelter in order for the rescue to take your pet. Find groups near you to learn what they have to offer by reviewing this list of pit bull friendly animal organizations or visiting Petfinder.com.

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