Sometimes the decision to part with a pet can be simple frustration with
a behavior or issues requiring training. Before you give up you
might want to investigate getting some training. If training is
the issue, contact us for
help with and suggestions with the behavior issue before things get to the point that you are
ready to surrender your pet.
If, for any reason, you have made that final decision in
parting with your pet, here are some suggestions that will allow you to
place them in a wonderful home. If you are unable to place that
pet or circumstances make it the only option you will find our surrender
information on this page as well.
Advertising -
Advertise through friends, neighbors, and local veterinarians
first; then try the newspaper, if all else fails. A
carefully worded classified advertisement in your local or
regional paper, or on Craigs list will generally work - it may take time, however. Please do not give your pet away "free to a good home." You
have invested time, energy, love as well as provided for basic
needs and medical care. Asking a small fee ($75 to $150) will not deter good
families but may stop unscrupulous folks. Even if you
waive the fee once you find that perfect home, asking a fee very
often helps to eliminate those who are not looking to the best
interest of the animal.
Ask Questions -
Your work does not end when an interested caller phones. Do not
be shy about asking questions. These are all questions that
animal shelters ask prospective adopters in order to find the
right match:
Find out if
they have children
What do they
expect of this new pet?
Have they
had other pets?
What do they
expect to pay yearly for this pet's care?
Where will
the pet be during the day and evening?
If your pet
has special needs or behavior issues ensure that they have
the proper knowledge to deal with those situations.
The most
desirable dogs are:
bathed, free
of parasites, and have trimmed nails
spayed or
neutered
current on
all vaccinations, with veterinary records
socialized
with humans and other animals; friendly and easily
controlled
potty
trained
Screen potential
homes carefully:
Will your
pet get along with small children?
Will your
pet get along with other pets?
Is the
family planning to keep the dog chained outside as a watch
dog?
Will the cat
be kept only as a mouser?
Does the
family have a veterinary reference?
You might even
want to visit the prospective new home in order to get a feel
for the environment in which your pet will be living. Explain
that the pet is part of your family and that you want to make
sure she will be cared for properly and that you want to see how
the animal responds to the new home.
Ask for a valid
form of identification (preferably a driver's license). Record
the number for your records and require the new owner to sign a
contract stating the requirements of adoption on which both
parties agree. As part of the contract, require the new owner to
contact you if he or she decides at some point that they must
give up the pet.
Always Spay or
Neuter
Have your pet neutered or spayed before he or she goes to the
new home and be prepared to share all medical and behavior
information with the new adopter.
Spay & Neuter Assistance.
Surrendering
Your Pet to Displaced Pets
- If relinquishment seems to be the best option you are welcome to contact
us. We need to understand the situation and your pet in order to be
able to place them in the best loving home possible. Please follow the
link at the bottom of this section to better enable use to place your pet in
the right home. The requested donation fee to Displaced Pets Rescue
for leaving your pet is $50 to $150.
Dogs can't talk,
so they can't tell us where or whom they would like to live. To ensure
that their home is a safe, happy and appropriate place we need you to fill
out this form in as much detail as possible. Detailed and honest
information from you is crucial to the process, so please fill this out with
care and accuracy.
Undesirable behaviors
and medical issues do not necessarily create problems in placement,
however, not disclosing those problems definitely does.
Dishonest or incomplete responses can undermine the safety and
happiness of your dog and the new adopting family. If there
are questions that are unclear or that you are uncomfortable
answering, please ask. We do our best in finding the right
home for your pet, do your best in enabling us to do that by giving
us as much detail as possible in your answers.
We are a small rescue so
we have to be very strict in these policies. The following are
conditions of dogs who cannot be considered for surrender.
Animals with a
history of biting humans, or have been attack-trained
A pet showing
very aggressive or unsociable behavior during the initial
screening interview.
Veterinary
examination determines that the animal is physically unsuitable
for adoption
If you change your mind
after you pet has been surrendered - Please contact us to discuss
options that may be available to reclaim your pet. Note, once a pet has been
place with a new family you will not be able to reclaim it. If you pet
is still in our system you do have options for reclaim. No animal is
released from Displaced Pets Rescue without being spayed or neutered. If you
choose to reclaim your pet you will be responsible for the standard
placement fee.
Click here to fill
out the surrender documentation.
The requested donation fee to Displaced Pets Rescue
for leaving your pet is $50 to $150.
We are a 501(c)(3)
Non-profit Corporation so your donation is tax deductible.
We can be
contacted at 503-429-8019
Christy@DisplacedPetsRescue.com
between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM
Please leave a message if I am not available. Let me help.
