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Owner Surrender Request

~ The Dog's Profile ~

We realize what a difficult decision it is to find a new home for your dog.  We recognize that you care enough to give your dog a second chance for a good life through our re-homing program.  In order to ensure that we find a new home where it will be loved and cared for, please answer the following questions as fully and as honestly as possible.  This allows us to better assess your dog's needs during this transition period.

If accepted into our program, we have experienced people that can work on training, medical or behavior problems. Please make us aware of any issues, no matter how minor, so that we can place the dog in an appropriate foster home where he can brush up the skills he he may need to be more adoptable. This helps insure your dog gets the best possible forever home.

If your dog is accepted into our program you will be required to sign over ownership of the dog to rescue.  If space in foster care is available, we will take possession immediately.  Space in foster homes, however, is always in short supply and we may request that you continue to care for your dog until an appropriate permanent home is found. In some cases we have to board the dogs while we are waiting a foster or forever  home. We will not release the dog to a shelter.


Don't take your dog to animal services because:

  • You may think your pet will be adopted quickly if you drop him or her at the shelter. Wrong! There are pets just as lovely as yours at the shelter waiting to be adopted, but never do.

  • Many times, pets that are owner surrendered act very differently at a shelter than at home. The shelter is a very scary place for them with all new different types of smells and noises. This lowers their chances of being adopted or being given the opportunity to find a home.

  • Stray dogs are required to stay at shelters at least five days, however owner surrendered pets do not have a required stay period. This means your pet could be killed the same day he or she enters the shelter!


What you can do:

  • If you bought your dog or cat from a reputable breeder, they might take the pet back.

  • Call any friends or family members who might be interested in your pet.

  • Post flyers around town, at your local animal shelter, vet or rescue groups with information about your pet.

  • Post an ad in your local newspaper.

  • The internet is where you will get your most interest from! With a cute story and some photos, someone just might fall in love... You can post on any of these sites or other breed rescue sites.

  • www.petfinder.com, www.petharbor.com, www.pets911.com, www.craigslist.org

Thank you for ensuring that your dog has bright future ahead of him instead of facing the end of his life alone, feeling abandoned and unloved in a shelter.

Keeping Love Waiting - Military Pet Foster Project!If you are in the military and are trying to temporarily re-home your dog due to a pending deployment, please contact the Military Pets FOSTER Project  A Nationwide & Global network of individual foster homes that will house, nurture and care for the dogs, cats, birds, horses and all other pets For Deployed Military Personnel Only. 

If you need to consider other options, please check for rescues in your area on Petfinder

When finished CLICK SUBMIT AT THE BOTTOM of the form. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FILLED IN ANSWERS TO EVERY QUESTION OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Someone with Heidi's Legacy will get back to you as soon as possible.  Please keep in mind, though, that we are all volunteers and have full time jobs and families and many dogs to care for.

 Contact Information - all fields throughout the form *MUST* be completed.

Every field throughout the entire application must be completed.

  • If you do not fill out the application in FULL, or are not 100% truthful, your surrender request will be discarded without further notice.  

  • If a question does not apply to you, fill in the blank with "Not Applicable" or "N/A".

  • Most of our volunteers and foster families work full time, have families, have pets, and a life of their own, so please be patient.  We will get back to you as soon as possible.   After you submit the surrender request, you will be directed to EMAIL A PHOTO OF YOUR DOG.   This is a requirement in order for your dog to be considered.

Your Full Name 

Email Address *REQUIRED* 

Retype Email to Confirm 

Address 

City 

State 

Zip 

Daytime Phone 

Please include area code.

Evening Phone 

Include area code.

Best Time & Place To Call 

 Information About Your Dog

Dog's Name 

Dog's Date of Birth/Age 

If unknown type in your best guess.

Gender 

   Male Female

Color 

Is this dog microchipped?  If so what brand?  Home Again? Avid?  Other?
Please specify and list Microchip or tattoo number.

Is this a purebred?   Yes No   If purebred, what breed?  (Attach photos of dog)

If this is a mix, a mix of   and  (Attach photos of dog)

Do you have a copy of your dog's vet records?   Yes No  (If we can take your dog into our program, we will need vet records)

Where did you get your dog?
(From a neighbor, friend, newspaper ad, pet store, breeder?) List Breeder Name & Phone Number if known.

All GOOD BREEDERS will always help if need to you re-home your dog.  Have you contacted the breeder?
Yes No

Is your dog spayed/neutered?    Yes No

Please list your dog's Veterinarian Name and Phone Number. (Please include area code.)

Do you have a copy of your dog's vet records?     Yes No

How long have you owned this dog? 

Why do you need to give up your dog?  Please elaborate.

Would you want to have your name and phone number released to the new adopter?     Yes No

Has this dog been an indoor dog or an outdoor dog?

Is the dog housebroken?      Yes No

How does he/she let you know he wants to go outside?

Has the dog ever been in a dog fight?  If so, please describe the circumstances.

How would you rate your pet's energy level?
Very Low  Low  Medium  High  Very High

How would you describe his/her personality?  (Check all that apply.)

Happy

Playful

Stand-Offish

Friendly

Nervous

Gentle

Fearful

Aggressive

Timid

Calm

Does this dog prefer men or women? Men Women  No Preference

What upsets the dog?

How does the dog act when alone?

 

Does your dog like to:

Ride in cars

Swim

Run away

Play tug-of-war

Rip Up Toys

Jump on people

Carry things in his mouth

Play "keep away"

Dig

Chew non-doggy items

 

Does your dog:
If the answer is YES or SOMETIMES, check YES and add a comment.

Jump fences?  Yes No

If so, how high?

Let you take food or toys away?  Yes No

Comments:

Let you grab him?  Yes No

Comments:

Show signs of possessiveness and if so, possessive of what specifically?

Bark when excited?   Yes No

Comments:

Get along with cats?   Yes No

Comments:

Get along with dogs?   Yes No

Comments:

Bark or whine when left alone?   Yes No

Comments:

Bark or growl at strangers?   Yes No

Comments:

Hide behind you when meeting strangers? YesNo

Comments:

Guard territory?   Yes No

Comments:

Show fear of thunderstorms or fireworks   Yes No

Comments:

Get on furniture?   Yes No

Comments:

Go in a crate?   Yes No

Comments:

Live in a kennel or dog run?   Yes No

Comments:

Use a dog house?   Yes No

Comments:

Get in garbage?   Yes No

Comments:

Allow you to touch his ears?   Yes No

Comments:

Allow you to touch his feet?   Yes No

Comments:

Allow you to touch his mouth?   Yes No

Comments:

Allow you to trim his nails?   Yes No

Comments:

What parts of your pet's body does he NOT like touched by visitors/guests?

What parts of your pet's body does he NOT like touched by family?

What commands or skills does your dog know?

Sit

Down

Walk on Leash

Shake Hands

Stay

Come

Play Ball

Leave It

Any other commands or skills?

Has your dog been treated for or do you know if your dog has:

Ear Infections

Allergies

Seizures

Eye Problems

Bleeding Issues

Hip or Joint Problems

Please describe any other condition that requires medical attention.

Is your dog on heartworm preventative?   Yes No

Is your dog current on Rabies vaccination?   Yes No

Has this dog lived with children?   Yes No Unknown
If so, please list genders and ages. 

Describe how this dog has interacted with children.  Tolerate them?  Ignore them?
Walk away if they get too close?  Play with them?  Rough or gentle?

Where does your dog sleep?  

What brand and type of dog food does your dog eat?

Where does your dog stay during the day?

Where does your dog stay at night?

What are your dog's bad habits?

What are your dog's good points?

How is your dog corrected for unacceptable behavior?

When does your dog bark?

Has your dog ever bitten, snapped at, or attacked a person, dog, cat, or livestock? Yes No
If so, please describe the situation in detail.

What kind of home would be ideal for your dog?

What kind of home should be avoided?

What other information would be helpful for the new owners to know?

How long are you able to foster your dog while we look for a new home?

What can we expect as a contribution for helping rehome your pet?


Please Click SUBMIT only once.

The application process may take a number of days, due to the need for confirmation of the information provided..

Submission of an application does not guarantee placement of a dog.


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