Animal Surrender Request
We know that sometimes the hardest and kindest choice is to find a new placement for an animal. We take surrender requests for working dogs, companion dogs, some livestock, and other animals on a case-by-case basis.
Because we are a small, working ranch-based foundation, space and safety are always our first concern. Completing this form does not guarantee that we can accept your animal, but it gives us the information we need to review your request.
Fat Cow Foundation has a goal to build more room and better space for the animals in our care. Until then, we manage intake very carefully.
How the Surrender Request Process Works
Step 1 – Submit the Surrender Request Form
You provide detailed information about the animal’s history, behavior, and medical status.
Step 2 – Review
Our team reviews your request based on space, safety, and whether the animal is a realistic fit for our foundation.
Step 3 – Follow-Up
We will contact you by email or phone if:
We can accept the animal
We need more information
We cannot take the animal at this time
Step 4 – Intake (If Approved)
If we approve your surrender:
We’ll schedule a drop-off time
You’ll sign a surrender agreement transferring ownership to Fat Cow Foundation
We’ll go over any needed fees or donations at that time
Our Commitment to COMMUNITY
Your support makes this possible
Thank you.
Feed Our Vets
We raise high quality, small-batch beef here on the ranch. 10% of each beef that we process is donated and hand-delivered to local veterans and seniors who could not otherwise afford beef often.
Support Our VetsGolden Reins
When horse retire because of age or medical reasons, their owner cannot always afford to keep them. Our Golden Reins is a retirement program for these horse. We take them here and your support provides hay, minerals, vet care, farrier services, and gentle handling.
Support Golden ReinsFirst Herd
First Herd helps young and up and coming ranchers buy their first herd through our First Herd Grant. This program supports young rancher to start with goats, sheep or cattle.
Join the First HerdAdopt
Ready to bring an animal into your home? This is where you can view available animals and apply to adopt.
View AnimalsFund
We are bursting at the seams and growing. In order to take in more animals in need, we need more room. We are raising funds to purchase and build a bigger facility where we can house 100+ dogs and more livestock.
Become a DonorMail Call
Snail mail is a great way to stay in touch. It slows things down, keeps the skill of writing alive, and is a great way to connect with seniors who may be lonely. In our Mail Call program we connect vets and seniors with a penpal who would like to keep up on old school communication.
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