Surrender A Pet

Whether you’re facing the difficult decision to rehome a pet you love, or you’ve found an animal in need and aren’t sure what to do, the ASTRO Foundation is here to help with compassion and understanding. Please take a moment to review the information below so you know how we can assist.

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Who We Can Assist

Due to limited resources, we are currently only able to assist with animals from Oakdale, Riverbank, and Escalon, California.

Dogs

While we do have a facility for dogs, kennel space is limited and reserved for animals most at risk at the municipal shelter. For other dogs, we rely on foster homes to temporarily care for them while we work to find a permanent home. If you are able to foster, we are more likely to be able to help your dog.

Owner Surrender

If you have a pet you can no longer keep, please email info@astrofoundation.org with the following information:

• Your city of residence

• Pet’s name

• Good-quality photos

• Age and temperament

• Any available medical records

• A brief explanation of why you are surrendering the pet

This information allows us to evaluate how we can best assist you and your pet.

Found Pets

If you’ve found a stray animal and have already:

• Checked for a microchip

• Reported the animal to local animal control

Please email info@astrofoundation.org with:

• Location found

• Photos

• Estimated age

• Temperament/behavior description

We will review submissions and provide guidance on next steps.

Foster Support

Foster homes are critical for helping dogs and cats waiting for adoption. If you are able to foster, you give an animal a safe, loving space and greatly increase their chance of finding a permanent home.

Thank you for trusting us with this difficult decision. Our mission is to ensure every animal has the best chance at a loving, permanent home.