Welcome to Four Paws Elkhound Rescue
A Norwegian Elkhound and Snow Dog Rescue
OWNER SURRENDER FORM
Please fill in the form below and click the submit button when finished. Information is submitted electronically to our Intake Coordinator. If you have multiple dogs, please fill out one form for each dog. All information is kept confidential
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All owners of the dog must sign this contract before Four Paws Elkhound Rescue (hereinafter called Four Paws) will agree to take this dog.
In regard to the surrender of the above-described dog, I/We, the undersigned, agree to the following conditions:
1. By signing this contract, I certify that I am the owner of this dog.
2. By signing this contract, I understand that once this dog is placed, it becomes the responsibility of Four Paws and that I have no further rights to this dog.
3. All decisions regarding the placement of this dog will be made solely by Four Paws.
4. The Relinquisher has no right to information regarding the adoption of this dog. If it agreed by Four Paws, the Relinquisher and the Adopter, then Relinquisher can get updates from the Adopter or from Four Paws.
5. The Relinquisher guarantees to Four Paws that this dog's history with regard to medical history, biting, aggressiveness, and destructive behaviors is accurately described below:
6. The Relinquisher is fully responsible for all actions, behaviors, and incidents caused by the dog until it is placed and picked up by a representative of Four Paws.
7. The Relinquisher understands the time needed to place the dog is not guaranteed and depends on the dog's circumstances, area, and condition.
8. The Relinquisher is responsible for the care of the dog until it is placed including good quality food, fresh water, safe and comfortable living area, and medical care.
Please answer completely and honestly. This will ensure that we are able to help your dog the best way possible. We do not judge. We help dogs in all situations.
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