Surrender A Dog

Rehome your dog with us.

SURRENDER
A DOG

Moving

Divorce

Finances

Behavior

Death

We know that giving up your Retriever can be painful and we make no judgments about your decision. We are here to help as there are many reasons why families need to rehome their dogs. If you have a Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Flat Coat Retriever, Curly Coated Retriever, Duck Tolling Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Retriever mix that you can no longer care for, please complete the application.

If we have an available foster, we will do what we can to help. We understand the reasons for needing to rehome a dog are often beyond your control:

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone number that is best to reach you *

Is text communication accepted at the above number? *

Address (where the dog is located) *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Are you the legal owner of the dog? *

Are there additional owners of the dog, such as a spouse or partner? *

Basic Dog Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Name of Dog *

Age of Dog (Birthdate if known) *

How long have you had the dog? *

Color of the dog *

Sex of the Dog *

Male
Female

Spayed/Neutered *

Purebred or Mix *

Purebred
Mix

Approximate Weight (lbs) *

Does the dog have a microchip in place? *

Yes
No
Unknown

Where did you get the dog? *

If from a breeder, have you contacted the breeder about returning the dog? *

Why are you rehoming the dog? *

What does he/she like or enjoy? What does he/she dislike? *

Where does the dog currently stay and sleep? *

How active is the dog? *

What type of activity or exercise does he/she get? *

Known Behaviors and Conditions: Please be honest with us! We are here to help and your answers will help us find the right match for your dog.

Is the dog house trained? *

Yes
No
Partially
Unknown

Does the dog ride well in the car? *

Yes
No
Unknown

Is the dog good with grooming? *

Yes
No
Unknown
Yes with at-home grooming, no with a professional groomer

Is the dog good at the vet? *

Yes
No
Unknown
Other

Does the dog have any separation anxiety (problems when you leave him/her alone)? *

Yes
No
Unknown
Other

How does the dog behave on a leash? *

Does the dog have any behaviors that you wish he/she didn't have (such as jumping, digging, chewing, fear of fireworks)? *

How does the dog behave with other dogs? *

How does the dog behave with cats? *

How does the dog behave with children? What are the ages of children who live or regularly visit your home? *

What cues or instruction does the dog know? Did he/she ever go to an obedience class or was it learned at home? *

Does the dog have any dominance or submissive behavior with people? *

Growling is a form of communication for dogs. Does your dog growl to communicate about anything? Does he/she guard anything? Has your dog ever shown any aggressive behaviors? If so, please describe. Is it with other dogs or people? *

What does your dog do if you try to take food away? *

Allows food to be removed
Growls
Snaps
Unknown

Has the dog ever bitten a child or adult? *

Has the dog ever injured another animal, requiring veterinary treatment for the injury? *

Any other behavior comments? *

Health Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Does your dog go to the vet on a regular basis? *

Yes
No
Other

Approximate month and year of last vet visit? *

Are his/her shots up to date? *

Yes
No, not up to date
Other

If the dog has been heartworm tested, what were the results? *

Is the dog on regular preventative heartworm medicine? *

Is the dog on flea/tick medicine? *

Vet practice name, city, and phone number *

Does the dog have any current or recurrent health conditions, such as ear infections, skin problems, or medications used (other than preventative)? Describe any conditions? *

What food do you feed the dog? What amounts and at what times? *

Any other health or vet comments? *

Summary

To your knowledge, is there any type of person or household with whom we should NOT place your pet? *

What type of home would your dog thrive in best? *

Is there anything else you would like to share? *

How did you find out about our rescue? *

Please upload a recent photo of the dog *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please read and agree to the following:

I certify that I have provided all known information about this dog’s health and behavior in this application, and that in hitting the submit button below I indicate my trust in FRR and give the Rescue the authority to make decisions that are in the best interest of this dog.

By checking this box, I agree to the above statement.

Date *

Rehome your dog with us.

SURRENDER
A DOG

Rehome Your Dog

Moving

Divorce

Finances

Behavior

Death

Basic Dog Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Known Behaviors and Conditions: Please be honest with us! We are here to help and your answers will help us find the right match for your dog.

Health Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Summary

Please read and agree to the following:

Rehoming is not a bad word.

Rehome your dog with us.

SURRENDER A DOG

Rehome Your Dog

Moving

Divorce

Finances

Behavior

Death

Basic Dog Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Known Behaviors and Conditions: Please be honest with us! We are here to help and your answers will help us find the right match for your dog.

Health Information: Please answer the following questions about the dog to the best of your ability.

Summary

Please read and agree to the following:

Rehoming is not a bad word.

SURRENDER
A DOG