How do I transfer ownership of a pet to a new owner

How do I transfer ownership of a pet to a new owner?

There is a one-time fee of $29.99 to transfer ownership. The process depends on who initiates it.

If the current registered owner is initiating the transfer

1. Log in to your PetLink account at https://www.petlink.net/account/member-login/
2. Click on your pet's profile.
3. Click Transfer Ownership.
4. Enter the new owner's email address and click Submit.
5. The new owner will receive an email asking them to confirm and pay the $29.99 transfer fee.
6. Once payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.

If the new owner is initiating the transfer (e.g. adopted pet)

Go to https://www.petlink.net and click Transfer a Pet. The process has four steps:

1. Validate the microchip number.
2. Enter your information.
3. Submit proof of ownership.
4. Submit the $29.99 payment.

Accepted proof of ownership documents: - Adoption agreement from a rescue or shelter - Current pet license from your city or town - Current rabies certificate - Vet bills dated within the last 12 months

The name on your proof of ownership document must match the name on the account you are creating.

Not accepted: AKC or CFA registrations, medical records, reminder reports, emotional support or service animal certificates, grooming or boarding receipts, rabies or license collar tags, or adoption applications.

Important notes

• Transfers cannot be completed by phone — online, email, or mail only.
• If you prefer to submit by mail, contact us at petlink@petlink.net and we will send you a transfer of ownership form.
• In the unlikely event the previous owner contests the transfer, it will be reversed and the $29.99 fee refunded.

If anything is unclear, ask here and I'll help you through it.