NEED TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR YOUR DOODLE?

We know just how difficult a decision this is to make, so rest assured that we are waiting to provide you with non-judgemental support . Owners wishing to sign their poodles and poodle cross dogs over to us will be supported throughout the relinquishment process.

THE ASSESSMENT AND SURRENDER PROCESS

First we ask that you complete the surrender request form (click on the button at the top or bottom of this page to access) with as much detailed information as possible in order to help us to determine the best next step for your dog. Please be open and honest about any issues your dog may have as the information you provide will form the basis of our assessment and will enable us to consider whether we are able to offer your dog a foster placement, whether to refer them elsewhere or whether to suggest a behaviourist or trainer.

WE ARE A SMALL FOSTER BASED RESCUE, RUN ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS.

WE HAVE A WAITING LIST OF OWNERS AND DOGS AND YOU MAY POSSIBLY NEED TO WAIT SEVERAL WEEKS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR A FOSTER PLACE UNLESS URGENT.

IF YOUR SURRENDER REQUEST IS URGENT PLEASE STATE THIS ON YOUR APPLICATION



If from the information you have given on the surrender request form it seems likely that we can help, we will contact you to provide you with guidance and support in completing our assessment processes (we bring dogs in to foster families and not kennels, so a thorough risk assessment is required). Following assessment, if we are able to offer your dog a foster placement you will be required to sign a transfer of ownership contract which transfers legal ownership of your dog to Doodle Rescue.

As a small charity run entirely by volunteers we are dependent upon donations to fund vet fees and other costs associated with dogs in our care. If you are able to make a donation towards your dog’s care costs whilst in foster with us this would be greatly appreciated. You can donate via our website: https://doodlesforrehoming.uk/donate.html or by bank transfer:

Account Name: Doodle Rescue

Account Number: 39527162

Sort Code: 23-05-80 – please give your dog’s name as a reference.


It is important to note that if you are not the sole legal owner of the dog, anyone else with a legal claim to the dog must be in agreement with the decision to relinquish legal ownership of the dog to Doodle Rescue. It is your responsibility to ensure that anyone else with a legal claim to the dog is made aware of and is in agreement with the decision to relinquish legal ownership of the dog, and Doodle Rescue accepts no responsibility for any outcomes resulting from your failure to do so.

The
transfer of ownership contract must be signed by all parties who have a legal claim to the dog. It is important to understand that the transfer of ownership contract is a legal document which transfers legal ownership of your dog to Doodle Rescue and that by signing you are relinquishing all rights of ownership of the dog. It is not possible to reclaim a dog once the dog has been surrendered to Doodle Rescue and is in our care. We therefore encourage you to ensure you have carefully considered your decision to relinquish legal ownership of your dog to us before you submit the transfer of ownership contract. We understand that deciding to give up a dog is not easy and we would encourage you to talk to someone if you are struggling with this decision.

IF YOUR NEED TO REHOME YOUR DOG IS GENUINELY URGENT PLEASE CLEARLY STATE THIS WHEN COMPLETING THE SURRENDER FORM.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT FOR DOGS.