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Shelter relinquishment is closely linked to behavioral health in companion animals. Behavioral challenges are a major risk factor for pet relinquishment (Dolan et al. 2015; Weiss et al. 2014). In addition, relinquishment represents an inherent challenge to the behavioral well‐being of a surrendered pet, disrupting routine and security for the pet and exposing the animal to the stressors of a shelter environment (Hennessy 2013). (See Chapter 6 for more information on behavioral risks for relinquishment.) Safety net programs include any program or service that reduces risk factors for relinquishment (Weiss 2015). They include intake diversion programs administered at the time of a potential relinquishment and proactive outreach into the community. All safety net programs operate with the common goal of supporting pet ownership and strengthening the human‐animal bond. This chapter will present an overview of the impact and benefits of safety net programs, program types, and guidelines for program selection, implementation, and evaluation.