Dog Surrender Application
NOTE: Filling out an application does not guarantee we will be able to accept your dog into our agency. Please submit one form per dog you need to surrender. Be as detailed as possible when completing this application. Please note: If you are completing this application for a dog that was adopted from us within the past 30 days you will hear from us within 24-48 business hours Monday-Friday.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
County
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Geauga
Lake
Ashtabula
Cuyahoga
Portage
Trumbull
Mahoning
Summit
Other
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email-If you do not have email write: intake@rescuevillage.org
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example@example.com
Dog's Name (ONE dog per form is required. We are not accepting applications with more than one dog listed)
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Dog's Age
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Male/Female?
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Male
Female
Unknown
Spayed or Neutered?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Unknown
Breed
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How long have you owned this dog?
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Where did you originally get the dog?
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Have you attempted to contact and return the dog to the person/place you originally got them from?
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Yes,
No
Other
What is the reason you need to surrender this dog? Please give as much detail as possible:
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Where does the dog spend most of their day?
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How many hours is the dog left home alone?
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Where is the dog when left home alone, and how do they react?
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Have you ever put the dog in a crate?
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Yes
No
Other
How is the crate utilized? Check all that apply:
Never crated / NA
Home alone
Overnight
Discipline
Feeding
Separation from other animals/people
Other
How do they behave in a crate?
Is the dog housebroken?
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Yes, completely
Mostly, rarely has accidents
Somewhat, has occasional accidents
No, not at all
When the dog goes outside, how do they spend their time? Check all that apply
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Walked on leash
Free roam of yard, not fenced
Invisible fence
Free roam of fenced in yard
Overhead trolley run
Outdoor Dog Run/Pen
Other
Where does the dog sleep at night?
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Who lives in the home? Check all that apply:
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Adult men
Adult women
Senior citizens
Infant(s)
Children aged 2-5
Children aged 6-9
Children aged 10-12
Teenagers
Other Dogs
Cats
Other
How does the dog behave around children?
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Have they ever had a negative reaction to a child or do they ever need a break from the children? If so, please explain?
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Does the dog ever growl at people? If so, please explain:
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The dog is protective of: (Check all that apply)
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Home
Food
Treats
Bed
Crate
Family/People
None of the above / NA
Other
Please explain any protective behavior:
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Has the dog ever bitten someone? (A bite is defined as breaking skin with teeth that causes bleeding)
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain any incidents, with dates:
Has the dog ever attempted to bite someone?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain any incidents:
Please list the age, breed, and sex (and spay/neuter status) of any other dogs living in the home:
How does the dog behave with the other dogs in the home?
How does the dog react to dogs they do NOT know?
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Has your dog ever visited a dog daycare/boarding facility? If so, how do they respond?
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How does your dog behave with cats they do not know?
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How does the dog behave on leash around strangers?
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How does the dog behave on leash around other dogs?
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Has the dog ever attacked and injured another animal (including wildlife)? If so, please explain:
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What reaction does the dog have to visitors entering the home?
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Can you remove an object from the dog's mouth?
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Yes
No
Can you touch the dog or take away it's food when it's eating?
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Yes
No
How does your dog behave in the car?
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Is your dog afraid of anything?
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Has your dog ever received any formal behavioral training? If so, please list trainer/company below:
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What commands does your dog know?
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What are some of your dog's favorite things (toys, places, activities)?
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Does your dog have any bad habits or behavioral needs?
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How do you address your dog's bad habits and how do they react?
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What brand of food do you feed your dog?
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Has the dog ever been to a vet?
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Yes
No
How do they behave at the vet?
Who is your current Veterinarian?
Date of last DHPP vaccine:
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Date of last Rabies vaccine:
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
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Please list any significant health issues the dog has:
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Please list any current medications, including heartworm/flea preventative the dog is on AND when these medications were last given:
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Would you like to discuss resources that may be available to help you keep you and your pet together?
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Yes, please.
This is not an option for me.
I understand that Rescue Village requires an intake fee of $50 per dog to help offset the cost of caring for this dog during it's time with us. Under certain circumstances, we can reduce or waive this fee, but it must be discussed with the Intake Manager prior to your intake appointment
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I understand and can provide the full fee.
I understand, but am asking for a reduced or waived fee.
I understand that I MUST have an intake appointment and that the shelter does not accept walk-in surrenders.
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I understand
I do not understand and will seek other options
I agree to check my email (including my junk/spam folder) regarding important communication from Rescue Village in regards to this surrender form:
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I agree and will check my email AND junk/spam folder
I do not have email and will require a phone call
I understand that Rescue Village is NOT an open admission shelter and that Rescue Village is a limited admission, unlimited stay humane society. I understand my application can be denied for any reason. I understand Rescue Village does not have the capacity for emergency owner surrenders and there will be a wait time.
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I agree and understand that Rescue Village may deny my application for any reason.
I do not agree and will seek other options. I understand I will not be contacted by selecting this option.
By signing below, I understand that Rescue Village has the right to deny my surrender form for any reason. I also understand that if my surrender form is accepted, there may be a lengthy wait because Rescue Village does NOT euthanize animals for time or space reasons and can only schedule in dogs as cage space allows.
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