We know that sometimes life happens and people find themselves unable to properly care for their dog. Our greatest fear is that someone will feel so desperate that they consider giving or selling their dog to a stranger. Without the required references and home checks performed by rescue groups, dogs run the risk of being placed into unhealthy and abusive homes. We want to ensure your loved one gets the home they deserve.
Before you make the final decision to surrender your dog, you can choose to speak to one of our surrender counselors for advice or to learn of other possible options.
We understand that sometimes despite best efforts it is necessary to surrender your dog. In this case, we feel the best solution is for Cairns & Cousins Terrier Rescue to take the dog and find them a new, loving home.
Based on foster home space availability, Cairns & Cousins Terrier Rescue does routinely take in dogs surrendered by their owners. We do have foster homes in most of the lower 48 states. We ask that you be patient with us during this difficult time as we take special care to locate the best foster home for your dog and work with you to ensure the safety and well-being of your dog. We will always keep in close contact with you throughout the surrender process, and we will make every attempt to proceed at your pace and readiness.
Cairns & Cousins Terrier Rescue knows that surrendering your dog is a very difficult decision, but sometimes - it is the only one to make. If you choose to surrender your dog, you'll be asked to complete a surrender contract. Your signature on this contract represents a permanent decision on your part. This legally binding contract gives full ownership of the dog to Cairns & Cousins Terrier Rescue. This allows us to provide veterinary care and down the road, legally adopt out the dog to a carefully pre-screened 'forever' home. Please note: We consider adoptions through our organization to be closed, meaning that we do not reveal the identities of either the surrendering or adopting parties. This ensures your privacy, as well as the privacy of the adopter, will be protected.
Complete the Surrender Form.
Our Team will review your application to determine if we have an open foster available and whether or not your dog is a fit for our rescue.
We will contact you to let know our decision.
If it has been determined that our organization is a good fit for your dog, we will contact you to make arrangements to get the dog
If your dog is not a good fit or if we do not have room at this time, we will provide you with alternative resources.
