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Release of Ownership

Your Information

Owner Name(Required)
Co-Owner Name
Address(Required)

General Information

Dog Gender(Required)
Dog Color(Required)

Dog Breed(Required)
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Is the Dog overweight or underweight?(Required)
Is the Dog microchipped?(Required)
Is the Dog tattooed?(Required)
Does the Dog have any scars or distinguishing features?(Required)

Microchip Information

Tattoo Information

Scars or Distinguishing Features

History

Where did you obtain this Dog?(Required)

Diet & Treats

Please list in detail the brand and type of food you feed (both dry and moist). Include the measured amount fed, feeding time(s), and any special instructions for preparation (such as, mixed with broth or water):(Required)
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Brand
Dry or Moist?
Measured Amount Fed
Special Instuctions
 
Please list any treats or special snacks by brand, type and frequency:
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Brand
Type
Frequency
 
Is the Dog on a special health diet?(Required)
Are any special supplements or vitamins given?(Required)

Medical History

Are you able to provide a complete medical record on this Dog?(Required)

Veterinarian Information

The information you provide in this section will be used by Col. PotterCairn Rescue to (i) determine the feasibility of placing the Dog in an adoptive home and (ii) make an informed decision with respect to the allocation of rescue resources then available. Your submission of this Agreement (i) authorizes Col. PotterCairn Rescue to contact the veterinarian listed below and obtain copies of any and all veterinary records for the Dog if Rescue considers it necessary or advisable, and (ii) irrevocably authorizes the veterinarian listed below to provide such records to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue and candidly discuss the health of the Dog with Col. Potter Cairn Rescue.
Address(Required)

Inoculations, Preventative Health Care, Treatments and Medical Conditions

Inoculations, Preventative Health Care & Treatments(Required)
Please select any of the below health care prevention, tests or treatments given to the dog
If your Dog has not been spayed/neutered, would you be willing to have spay/neuter done prior to surrender or financially aid Rescue in having this done?(Required)
If the Dog's teeth are in need of cleaning, would you be willing to have the teeth cleaned prior to surrender or financially aid Rescue in having this done?(Required)

Heartworm Information

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Heartworm Test Results(Required)
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Internal Parasites (Worms) Information

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Internal Parasites (Worms) Test Results(Required)
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Flea Preventative Information

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Inoculation Information

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Spay/Neuter Information

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In the event of a female Dog, do you have any documentation to prove that she was spayed; such as a discounted rabies certificate?(Required)

Teeth Cleaning Information

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Conditions | Disease Information

Please select any of the following conditions or serious diseases the dog has ever suffered(Required)

Temperament/Training

Is the Dog housebroken?(Required)
Is the Dog good with children?(Required)
Is the Dog good with other dogs?(Required)
How is the Dog with cats?(Required)
Is the Dog good with other pet types?(Required)
Is the Dog comfortable riding in vehicles?(Required)
Has the Dog had basic obedience training?(Required)
Is the Dog crate-trained?(Required)
Do you have a crate?(Required)
Will you be sending the dog in this crate?(Required)
If you do NOT have a crate, will you supply one of appropriate size if necessary?(Required)

Behaviors & Characteristics

Does the Dog know any verbal or hand commands?(Required)
Please list any verbal of hand commands. Select the + sign to add additional rows.(Required)
Verbal or Hand?
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Please list at least three favorable characteristics a new owner may want to know about the Dog. Select the + sign to add additional rows.(Required)
Please list any NEGATIVE characteristics a new owner needs to know about the Dog. Select the + sign to add additional rows.(Required)
What are three traits you would change about the Dog if you could? Select the + sign to add additional rows.(Required)
Has the Dog ever bitten any human being?(Required)
Did you consult with a trainer about this Dog?(Required)
Trainer Name(Required)
To help us in our efforts to rehabilitate and rehome Dogs, would you be willing to make a taxdeductible donation to our organization if we take your Dog into our program?(Required)

Terms of Release and Surrender

Consent
This is a legally binding document for the irrevocable surrender of your Dog to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue. Please read it carefully and completely before signing it. Take as much time as you need to fully consider this important decision. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Your signature will be required prior to surrendering your Cairn. You must also provide proof of being of legal age in your state to sign contracts. Photographic identification with your current address will be required prior to surrender. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby confirm and acknowledge, I, being over the age of 18 years and of sound mind, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally surrender to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue for placement and adoption, the Dog described in Part I of this Agreement.

I understand that by executing this document, I am giving up forever all right, title and interest to such Dog, and that all future decisions regarding the placement of this animal will be made solely by Col. PotterCairn Rescue. I also understand that if this Dog is later found to have such an unpredictable temperament as to be unsuitable for any placement, or if the Dog’s quality of life is substantially impaired, in the opinion of a competent veterinarian, by a chronic, irreversible and/or painful condition, Col. Potter Cairn Rescue may consider euthanasia as a final alternative to adoptive placement.

I represent and warrant that the information provided on Parts I and II of this Agreement is the truth to the best of my knowledge and belief and agree (jointly and severally if this Agreement is executed by more than one owner) to hold Col. PotterCairn Rescue, its officers, directors, representatives and volunteers, and any other group or organization that may place this Dog in reliance on the information provided in this Agreement, harmless from any loss or injury resulting from any false information or misrepresentations that I may have submitted or made in this Agreement.

I further represent and warrant to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue, its officers, directors, representatives, and volunteers, that I (and if applicable, any other signatories to this Agreement) (i) am/are the sole owner(s) of this Dog (ii) have full power and authority to surrender this animal for adoption (iii) am/are the only person(s) listed as the registered owner(s) of this animal with the AKC (if said Dog is registered).

If the Cairn is AKC registered and I have indicated in Part I that I am able to provide AKC Registration Papers for the Dog to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue, I agree to deliver to Col. Potter Cairn Rescue a properly signed transfer of such AK registration papers, omitting the name of the transferee, and hereby designate and authorize Col. Potter Cairn Rescue as my agent and attorney]

Please make sure the application is complete before pressing the “Submit” button below. Incomplete applications may be rejected or delayed.
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