Advertise, advertise, advertise - Create a Flyer

• Describe the appearance, size, and age of the animal.
• Include the pet’s name and a good photograph of the pet
• If the pet is spayed or neutered, include that information.
• Describe his/her nature and appealing qualities.
• Define any limitations the pet might have (e.g., not good with cats or small children).
• Don’t forget your phone number and the times you can be reached.

Post flyers throughout your community
Ask to put them up at veterinarians’ offices, pet supply stores, and the workplaces of your family and friends. Places like health food stores, supermarkets, libraries, churches, and health clubs often have community bulletin boards where anyone can post flyers.

• Contact as many shelters and rescue groups as possible. Ask if you might bring your pet to one of their adoption days. They might be able to put you in contact with someone who is looking for the kind of pet you are trying to place, or they could have some other suggestions.
• Contact breed rescue groups if you’re trying to place a specific breed.
  
• Place a classified ad in your local paper. Be creative, but honest. If your dog absolutely can’t be around cats, put that in the ad.
  
• Post your pet on adoption websites, like mtcan.org - Rehoming Form
  
• Use any and all of your community contacts. Ask friends and family to mention the animal in their church or community newsletter; send an e-mail about the pet through your office memo sys­tem; or share some flyers with members of clubs or associations to which you belong. Don’t underestimate word of mouth! Tell anyone and everyone about the pet who needs a home, and ask friends and family to help with spreading the word.
• Get the pet out there. This is easier to do with dogs. Take your dog on walks, to pet supply stores, to the local park. Make it known that this great pet is for adoption.