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Request euthanasia for your animal

The South Bend Animal Resource Center offers at-cost animal euthanasia for anyone who needs one. The cost is $20, payable by phone or in person at the center.

How it works

  1. Fill out the transfer and authorization to euthanize form.

    It's completed online.

    Transfer and authorization form(opens in a new tab)
  2. We'll schedule with you.

    A staff member will reach out to schedule an appointment.

  3. Come to your appointment.

    Owners are not allowed in the room during the operation.

After the operation

Residents may take the remains home as long as they bury them at least 6 feet in the earth. SBARC can also provide information about cremation and memorial items from local funeral homes.

At a glance

Fee
$20 per animal
Who can request
Anyone who needs one — you do not need to live in South Bend
How to pay
By phone at 574-235-9303, or in person at SBARC with cash, check, or credit card
Where
SBARC · 521 Eclipse Place, South Bend, IN 46628
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