The short answer
Ask the people you know, then list your dog free on LocalPetFinder with honest photos and a modest fee, check the adopter's home, and do not be afraid to say no. That is Regina Humane Society's own advice, and it is how a listing here works. If you need a shelter, book an appointment: Regina Humane calls back within five business days and asks a $50 donation, Moose Jaw charges $50 by prior arrangement, Saskatoon SPCA and Prince Albert SPCA schedule intake when they have room.
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What each shelter asks at surrender
| Shelter | How | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Humane Society | Online surrender form, appointment only, no walk-ins; Regina residents, outside the city only when capacity allows | Requested minimum $50 donation, flexible | Callback within 5 business days, then a triaged waitlist |
| Saskatoon SPCA | Intake request form, then a scheduled managed-intake appointment; 306-374-7387 | Not published | Not published; "a last resort" |
| Moose Jaw Humane Society | Prior arrangement only, Monday to Friday 10 to 5; Moose Jaw residents first | $50 healthy fixed dog (6 months to under 8 years), $200 special needs, $75 puppy litter | Not published |
| Prince Albert SPCA | Form, then an assessment appointment, when the facility has capacity | Not published | Capacity-dependent |
Sources: Regina Humane Society, Saskatoon SPCA, Moose Jaw Humane Society and Prince Albert SPCA, read October 19, 2026. Policies change with capacity, so confirm by phone.
Two things stand out. First, every one of them asks you to try other routes before you apply; Regina Humane says to exhaust all other options and Saskatoon SPCA urges owners to explore all avenues. Second, Regina Humane publishes a guide to rehoming your pet yourself: charge a nominal fee for the animal, do not give up the pet until you have checked the home, and do not be afraid to refuse an adoption. A LocalPetFinder listing is that advice with the strangers filtered out: your email stays private, adopters reach you through a verified contact form, and you decide. Our screening guide has the questions to ask and the safety guide covers the handover.
Help that may let you keep your dog
- Pet food. Regina Humane Society's Pet Connection food bank helps once a month per household. The SaskSPCA pet food bank is available in 15 communities across the province through the local food bank.
- Safe Places. Regina Humane fosters the pets of people entering a domestic violence shelter for about three weeks, by agency referral.
- Spay and neuter. Regina Humane's subsidised program is closed to new applications until its veterinary capacity allows, so do not plan around it. Moose Jaw Humane Society ($25 per cat, low-income, one-year resident) and Prince Albert SPCA both run low-income programs for cats only; there is no published subsidised dog program in the province that we could verify.
If money or a short-term crisis is the reason, read our financial hardship guide and alternatives to rehoming before you decide.
What Saskatchewan law says
The Animal Protection Act, 2018 says no person shall cause an animal to be in distress, and no person responsible for an animal shall cause or permit it to be or to continue in distress. An animal is in distress if it is abandoned by its owner in a manner that causes, or is likely to cause, distress. For an individual the penalty is a fine of up to $25,000, up to two years in jail, or both. To report an animal in distress, the province names the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency at 306-382-0002 or your local police. Regina's Animal Bylaw adds its own offence for leaving an animal on the premises of the Animal Services Centre.
Licensing is municipal. Regina charges $25 a year for a sterilized dog and $100 for a non-sterilized one; Saskatoon's 2026 fees are $38 and $77. Hand over the spay or neuter record at the handover so the new owner pays the lower rate. Neither bylaw sets a minimum age for rehoming a puppy; if you are placing a litter, start with our puppies guide.
Looking to adopt a rehomed dog in Saskatchewan?
Dogs listed by their owners appear beside rescue dogs on every Saskatchewan city page, with the owner's own account of why the dog is being rehomed. Start with dogs for rehoming in Saskatoon or Regina, or browse every adoptable dog in the province on Saskatchewan dog adoption.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rehome my dog in Saskatchewan?
Ask the people you know first; both Regina Humane Society and Saskatoon SPCA urge owners to exhaust every other option before surrender. Then list your dog free on LocalPetFinder so they stay home while adopters reach you through a verified contact form. Regina Humane’s own rehoming guide tells owners to charge a nominal fee, check the home before giving up the pet, and not be afraid to refuse an adoption, which is exactly how a listing here works.
How much does it cost to surrender a dog in Saskatchewan?
It depends on the shelter. Regina Humane Society requests a minimum $50 surrender donation and says owners who cannot manage that should donate what they can comfortably afford. Moose Jaw Humane Society charges $50 for a healthy, fixed dog aged six months to under eight years, $200 for a special-needs dog and $75 for a puppy litter. Saskatoon SPCA and Prince Albert SPCA publish no fee. Listing on LocalPetFinder is free.
Can I just drop my dog off at a shelter?
No. Regina Humane Society takes surrenders by appointment only and does not accept walk-ins; it accepts owned dogs from Regina residents and from outside the city only when capacity allows, contacts you within five business days, and manages intake through a triaged waitlist. Saskatoon SPCA schedules surrender appointments through an intake request form. Moose Jaw Humane Society cannot accept animals without prior arrangement, and Prince Albert SPCA takes surrenders when it has capacity, after a form and an assessment appointment.
Is it illegal to abandon a dog in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Under The Animal Protection Act, 2018, no person responsible for an animal may cause or permit it to be in distress, and an animal is in distress if it is abandoned by its owner in a manner that causes or is likely to cause distress. An individual faces a fine of up to $25,000, up to two years in jail, or both. Regina’s Animal Bylaw separately makes it an offence to leave an animal on the premises of the Animal Services Centre.
Does the new owner have to license my dog?
Yes, in Regina and Saskatoon. Regina charges $25 a year for a sterilized dog and $100 for a non-sterilized one; Saskatoon’s 2026 fees are $38 and $77. Hand over the spay or neuter record so the new owner pays the lower rate.
What help is there if I want to keep my dog?
Regina Humane Society’s Pet Connection food bank helps once a month per household, and its Safe Places program fosters pets for about three weeks while their owners enter a domestic violence shelter, by agency referral. Its subsidised spay and neuter program is closed to new applications until veterinary capacity allows. The SaskSPCA pet food bank is available in 15 communities through local food banks. Moose Jaw Humane Society and Prince Albert SPCA each run a low-income spay and neuter program for cats only.
Should I charge a rehoming fee?
Yes. Regina Humane Society’s own advice to owners rehoming privately is to charge a nominal fee for the animal, and the reason is filtering: a free dog draws people who resell animals. Set it at a level that reflects their age and vet care. If keeping the money feels wrong, many owners donate it to a Saskatchewan rescue afterward.
What if my dog has behaviour problems?
Say so. Prince Albert SPCA advises training or a temporary foster before surrender, and every shelter above triages behaviour cases. In a listing, honest disclosure of history, including any bite, is both safer and more likely to find the experienced adopter who wants exactly that dog. A serious bite history belongs in a conversation with your vet and a behaviourist first; see our guide to rehoming a dog with a bite history.
Related guides
Rehoming Guides by Province
Surrender rules, fees and the help that lets you keep your pet are different in every province. Each guide covers the shelters, the law and the owner-to-owner route where you live.