Torrance Animal Control cannot accept surrendered pets.
Please do not leave your pet outside of our facility.

No matter what the reason for surrendering, saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest things to do. No matter the cause, giving up a furry family member is often a heart-wrenching decision, which pet guardians make because they don’t think they have other options—but they do.

 If possible, please try the following before bringing your pet to a shelter:

• Do your due diligence and make every effort to make the situation work, search online for help with behavior, health or other pet issues.
• Post a photo and bio of your pet on your social media channels
• Talk to your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers or other social networks about your pet
• Contact a breed-specific rescue if your pet meets the criteria
• Make your pet more adoptable by getting them spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
• Seek financial help with places like the Humane Society, vets, or charitable non-profits for potential financial assistance or to find local resources that might help with veterinary costs
• Be transparent about issues so the rescue or shelter can match your pet with the right home and help them avoid potential issues that could make a pet unsuitable for adoption. 

If you have made efforts to rehome your pet and have been unsuccessful, you may surrender a pet to a Los Angeles County Shelter.  The Carson Animal Shelter located at 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248 will accept surrendered animals during normal business hours. Please don't leave a pet outside when the shelter is not open as this is very dangerous for the pet.

Torrance Animal Control cannot accept surrendered pets. Please do not leave your pet outside of our facility.