Most shelters will accept pets brought to the shelter by owners who can no longer care for their pet, provided the owner lives within the region served by the shelter. The standard holding period for stray animals to be reclaimed does not apply to owner-surrendered pets, who may not be held long enough to be adopted prior to euthanization. Some non-euthanizing rescue operations will accept owner-surrendered pets, allowing the pets to be adopted. For details and contact information, see “Adoptions and Rescues, ” “Pet Assistance” and “Shelters.”