Dog: Owner/Guardian SURRENDER Contract - Humane Society of the Black Hills

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Humane Society of the Black Hills
              1820 E. St. Patrick Street
              Rapid City, SD
              (605) 394-4170
              (605) 355-3430 (fax)

                     Dog: Owner/Guardian SURRENDER Contract
Your Name:___________________________________ Your D.O.B. ____________
Phone ___________________________________ # of Animals Surrendering ________
Address __________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________
DOG’s Name _______________________________ Breed ______________________

Primary Color ______________________________ Pattern _____________________
Age _____________                   Gender:       Male/Female            Neutered/Spayed? Y/ N
Animal ID (staff use only) _____________________________Microchip #_______________________________

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
    •   I, _______________________________________, do hereby relinquish all rights of ownership of the above
        animal to become sole property of The Humane Society of the Black Hills on the __________ day of
        ____________________, 20_____.
    •   I understand that the HSBH does not guarantee placement of this animal or the length of time the animal will be
        held for adoption and his or her final disposition, including adoption or euthanasia, because this is at the sole
        discretion of the HSBH. Nor will HSBH release any information about such final disposition.
    •   I understand that the HSBH is under no obligation to return this animal to me during the period between its
        surrender and its disposition.
    •   I understand that the HSBH has a policy that if I surrender an owned animal, I will not adopt another animal
        from this facility for a period of six months.
    •   I affirm that I have not taken this animal from another person without consent. I am the legal owner.
    •   To the best of my knowledge, this animal HAS/HAS NOT bitten in the last 10 days
         and IS/IS NOT sick.

The Humane Society of the Black Hills requires a surrender fee for all animals.

The decision of the length of stay and its final disposition, including euthanasia, will be the sole decision of The Humane
Society of the Black Hills. The Humane Society of the Black Hills is under NO obligation to return this animal to me during
the period of its surrender and final disposition.

NOTE: Owners are liable for all charges an animal has incurred through Humane Society of the Black Hills or
Animal Services and Enforcement services even after surrendering the animal. Surrendering an animal does
not negate previous or current fees for services.

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________

The animal legally now becomes the property of The Humane Society of the Black Hills.
Dog’s Name_____________________________ Pet Point #________________________

How long has this dog lived with you? _________________________________________

Where did you obtain this dog? ______________________________________________

Please explain why you are relinquishing. ______________________________________

Dog Health:

What kind of food does your dog eat? ________________________________________

Is your dog current on vaccinations? Y / N

How does your dog behave at the vet? ________________________________________

Any medical concerns? _____________________________________________________

I, as legal owner of the animal, relinquish all rights to this animal and authorize The Humane Society
of the Black Hills to request ALL medical records pertaining to the relinquished animal from my
veterinarian:_________________________________________(name of veterinarian)

Dog Behavior & Habits:

In order to help your dog make the best possible match with a new home, please tell potential
adopters of any habits or needs, good or bad that they should know about_____________________

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Is your dog primarily an indoor dog? Y / N
If dog spends time outdoors, for how long? _______________________________________________

Is your dog kennel trained? Y/N
If dog is kennel trained, how long is he left in kennel?_______________________________________

What is your dog’s favorite game/activity? _______________________________________________
I Enjoy:      I’m Afraid Of:        I’m Described As:        My Noise Level:        Previous Training:
☐ Agility     ☐ Being Left Alone    ☐ Lap Loving             ☐ High                 ☐ None
☐ Digging     ☐ Children            ☐ Curious                ☐ Moderate             ☐ Minimal
☐ Car Rides   ☐ Loud Streets        ☐ Friendly               ☐ Low                  ☐ Some
☐ Climbing    ☐ Loud Noises         ☐ Mellow                                        ☐ Fully
☐ Dog Park    ☐ Men                 ☐ Active                 My Energy Level:       ☐ Extensive
☐ Fetch       ☐ Riding in Cars      ☐ Playful                ☐ High
☐ Hiding      ☐ Uniforms/Hats       ☐ Loner                  ☐ Moderate             I Lived:
☐ Quiet       ☐ Water               ☐ Social Butterfly       ☐ Low                  ☐ Indoors
☐ Running     ☐ Women               ☐ Submissive                                    ☐ Outdoors
☐ Toys        ☐ ______________      ☐ Loner                                         ☐ Both
☐ Walking           Commands Known:_____________________________________________________
☐ Swimming          Bad Habits:____________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:_____________________________________________________________________
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Lived with Dogs #________       Lived with Cats #________         Lived with Children #_______
Breeds_________________                                           Circle ages: Babies Under 5
______________________                                            6-12        13 and up

☐ Aggressive Towards            ☐ Aggressive Towards              Babies, Toddlers, Kids, Teens

☐ Bites/Snaps                   ☐ Bites/Snaps                     ☐ Aggressive Towards

☐ Cautious/Submissive           ☐ Cautious/Submissive             ☐ Bites/Snaps

☐ Tolerates                     ☐ Tolerates                       ☐ Cautious/Submissive

☐ Playful/Rambunctious          ☐ Playful/Rambunctious            ☐ Tolerates

☐ Fearful                       ☐ Fearful                         ☐ Playful/Rambunctious

☐ Friendly                      ☐ Friendly                        ☐ Fearful

☐ Chases                        ☐ Chases                          ☐ Friendly

                                                                   ☐ Chases                              I
would recommend my dog live with (circle all that apply) :

                      Dogs          Cats           Children: Babies       Under 5     Kids    Teens
Aggression to People

Does your dog show aggression to people? Y / N

Who is the aggression directed towards and what is the response?

☐ Familiar Adults                    ☐ Unfamiliar Adults

_____ Lunge        _____ Growl         _____ Bark        _____ Bite     _____ Chase

☐ Children Under 6                         ☐ Children 6 – 12
_____ Lunge    _____ Growl             _____ Bark     _____ Bite        _____ Chase

☐ Men                        ☐ Women

_____ Lunge        _____ Growl         _____ Bark        _____ Bite     _____ Chase

Comments: _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Aggression to Animals

Has your dog been aggressive to other animals? Y / N

If yes, please answer the following questions:

Type of animals the dog is aggressive towards and response:

☐ Familiar Dogs                      ☐ Unfamiliar Dogs

_____ Lunge        _____ Growl        _____ Bark       _____ Bite     _____ Chase

☐ Familiar Cats                      ☐ Unfamiliar Cats

_____ Lunge        _____ Growl        _____ Bark       _____ Bite     _____ Chase

☐ Other _____________________________________________________________________

_____ Lunge        _____ Growl        _____ Bark       _____ Bite     _____ Chase

Comments:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
House Training

Is your dog house trained? Y / N

If not, please answer the following questions:

In what circumstances does house soiling take place?

☐ Any time ☐ When person is home ☐ When person is not home

☐ In front of the person ☐ In another room             ☐ Right after coming back inside

How often does this happen? ☐ Only 1 time ☐ Daily

Dog Escape

Does your dog try to escape out of your home/fence? Y / N

If yes, please answer the following questions:

How does the dog escape?

☐ Darts out the door      ☐ Jumps/Climbs 6 ft. fence        ☐ Jumps/Climbs 4 ft. fence

☐ Chews through fence          ☐ Opens doors or gates         ☐ Digs under fence

How often does this occur?

☐ A few times                ☐ Almost every day           ☐ Always trying to escape

How hard does the animal try to escape?

☐ Puts a great deal of effort into it      ☐ Only if given a good opportunity

 Dog Destruction

 Has your dog been destructive in your home? Y / N

 If yes, please describe when it started/how often if happens and the type of destruction:
 ________________________________________________________________________

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