Dog Surrender Inquiry Form

Animal Aid accepts owner-surrendered dogs on a case-by-case basis, as our space for rescue dogs is limited to what foster homes we have available. Depending on why you are considering rehoming your animal, you may find some of the resources in our Rehoming Resources Packet or Veterinary and Financial Services Packet helpful, as these outline alternatives to rehoming and assistance available within the community.

We understand that giving up a beloved pet may become the only option, and when our capacity allows us to do so, we want to assist the community in providing a smooth rehoming process for you and your dog(s) during this emotional decision. In order to do so, our surrender inquiry process can take a little bit longer. This is in part because Animal Aid does not house dogs at our shelter; instead, all of our dogs live in foster homes until they find their permanent home.

Step 1: Fill out the Surrender Inquiry Form

Animal Aid wants to set each and every dog up for success from the first day in their foster homes, so before filling out the application below, please be prepared to provide us the following:

1. 1. Any/all medical records (e.g., spay/neuter and vaccination history).
  2. Any/all behavior history, training, and/or modifications (e.g., resource guarding, mouthiness, reactivity, housetraining, separation anxiety, behavior in the car, behaviors with children, other animals, males, females, etc.)
  3. The dog’s diet and any allergies.
  4. The dog’s daily routine.
  5. Favorite toys, treats, exercises, games, etc.
  6. A photo of the dog, if possible.

Please note: Animal Aid cannot currently take in any dogs with a bite history or severe aggression towards strangers.

Step 2: We will reach back out if we can help

Once we have your application, we will review it as soon as possible. The information you provide is key to helping us understand if we are able to assist you and your dog. Due to the high number of requests we receive, please note that we will reply to you only if we believe we may be able to help. As a reminder, our space for rescue dogs is limited to the foster homes we have available. As such, we encourage you to continue contacting other rescues and shelters in the meantime. You can find a selection of local rescues and shelters in our Rehoming Resources packet linked above.

If we think we can help, we’ll reach out to you with any additional questions and for a more detailed conversation. Finally, we will set up a meeting with you, your dog(s), and the prospective foster family to ensure the foster is able to safely care for the dog.

Please note: This form is an inquiry only and the surrender process is not complete until all of the criteria above has been discussed with an Animal Aid representative and the animal has been legally signed into Animal Aid’s care.

*If you encounter any issue filling out this form, or if you are reaching out to us about a dog you adopted through Animal Aid, please email rescue@animalaidpdx.org

Your Full Name*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Primary Phone*
Secondary Phone
Primary Email*
Your Dog's Name*
Your Dog's Breed*
Your Dog's Coloring*
Your Dog's Age*
Your Dog's Gender*
Is your dog spayed/neutered?*
Your Dog's Weight*
What vet clinics has your dog been seen at? (Name and Phone#)*
How long have you had your dog?*
Why do you need to rehome your dog?*
How urgently does your dog need to be rehomed? Please share with us a time frame we can work with to find a foster home. (Please note: Immediate needs may be harder for us to assist with due to our detailed process.)*
Does your dog have any current or past medical conditions? Please describe.*
Does your dog have any current or past behavioral conditions? Please describe.*
Has your dog ever bitten? If yes, please describe the incident and if it was an adult or child.*
Has your dog ever fought or killed another dog or animal? If yes, please describe the incident.*
Has your dog ever lived with any other dogs or cats? If so, did the animals ever fight or chase over food, attention, toys, or resting places?*
Does your dog have any formal training history? If so, who trained your dog (self, specific professional, training school, etc.):*
Is your dog afraid of anything (fireworks, storms, vacuum cleaner, strangers, yelling, remote controls, other dogs, etc.)? If so, please list and explain.*
Does your dog freeze, snap, growl, or bite when pet or touched? Please explain:*
Where is your dog left when you leave your house? (E.g., crate, free-roam in house, daycare, yard, etc.):*
Have your neighbors complained of excessive vocalization, barking, howling, or crying when you are not home?*
Has your dog lived in a home with children? If yes, how did the dog behave with the children?*
Does your dog currently use or have they previously used any specific training devices such as clicker, chain collar, slip lead, e-collar, treats, shock collars, shaker cans, bitter spray, treat pouch, leash, harness, prong collar, etc.? If so, please explain items used to train with your dog.*
Where did you get your dog?*
What Rescue Organization?*
Have you contacted them about returning the dog to their care?*
A number of rescues and shelters have lifetime return policies and want their adoptees to be returned to their care should their adopter be unable to keep them. If you have not already, we highly encourage you to reach out to the organization you adopted from.
Which Local Shelter?*
Have you contacted them about returning the dog to their care?*
A number of rescues and shelters have lifetime return policies and want their adoptees to be returned to their care should their adopter be unable to keep them. If you have not already, we highly encourage you to reach out to the organization you adopted from.
If Other-How did you get your dog?*
Please attach a photo of your dog.
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Name
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Dog Surrender Inquiry Form

Step 1: Fill out the Surrender Inquiry Form

Step 2: We will reach back out *if* we can help

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Step 2: We will reach back out if we can help