Our Policy on Found Dogs, Surrenders, and Rehoming

Saving Grace will assist with dogs at our discretion, depending on numerous factors, including the current space available at our kennel.

  • Our first priority are dogs in dire need, then dogs at local kill shelters. Our last priority is owner surrenders. We know life circumstances may be unpredictable, but we believe an animal is a commitment for life and there are very few situations in which rehoming your pet is absolutely necessary. We can offer advice that will help you keep your pet in your home.

  • If you pull a dog from a shelter, you are responsible for the dog. Please don't assume we can assist.

  • If you choose to pick up a stray dog, you are responsible for the dog. You can contact us, but please understand that we will most likely not be able to help. We get countless inquiries about dogs every day that we cannot help because we are full.

  • We will provide you with the best possible suggestions for your situation, but rescuing and locating good homes for dogs is a difficult task! Please be aware this is a problem with few solutions. 

  • We do not have foster homes available. The best chance for a found dog is living in a foster home with you until a home becomes available through your following efforts:1) Have the dog scanned for a microchip at any vet clinic or Lubbock Animal Services and contact owner. 2) If there is no chip, please post on all social media outlets you can find for lost and found pets including Facebook and Nextdoor. 3) Check LOST ads to see if someone is looking for the dog. 4) Place FOUND posters around area where dog was found. Provide very little information so the person claiming the dog has to provide identifying characteristics. You can confirm the correct owner is claiming the dog this way. 5) Before placing a dog in a home, it is your responsibility to ensure the dog has good/stable temperament around people of all ages and other animals. 6) NEVER run an ad listing a dog as "free to good home". Listing a dog as free is a great way to draw the attention of people with cruel intentions.  

Thank you for your understanding!