Authorizes veterinarians to transfer ownership of animals rather than euthanizing them, under certain circumstances.

This bill allows veterinarians in New Jersey to transfer healthy animals to new homes or shelters instead of euthanizing them, but only under specific conditions. It applies when the owner requests euthanasia for behavioral reasons (not health issues), the vet confirms the animal isn’t a public safety risk and can be rehabilitated, and the owner is informed beforehand. If these conditions are met, the owner permanently gives up all rights to the animal, and the vet is protected from liability for the transfer. The bill modifies existing animal welfare law to provide this alternative to euthanasia for suitable cases.