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Surrendering a Mastiff
Thank you for seeking out our rescue program to re-home your dog into another loving home. We understand that this is a difficult decision that you are making, and we will try our best to make this process and transition happen as smooth as possible.
Certainly placing your dog through our, or any rescue program, is the most loving and humane act you can do for your dog in the event that you can no longer care for him or her. It shows a high degree of responsibility on your part, instead of just "dumping" your dog off at a local shelter, and creating a lot of painful stress and confusion for your dog.
Below are the steps that you will need to follow if you feel you can no longer keep your Mastiff. Please read these steps carefully, and follow them completely. If you do not follow these steps exactly, the process of re-homing your dog will be slowed down considerably. Please don't be deterred by the length of the below process. Much of the text is for informational purposes, and will ensure the quickest, and most successful placement possible for your dog.
Dog Surrender Process
1. Complete the on-line forms below.
Complete the two below online forms. Completing these forms does not constitute a legal transfer of ownership of your dog to Mastiff Hope. All steps must occur prior to your dog being formally accepted into our rescue program.
These forms are:
Mastiff Hope Owner Surrender Information Sheet
Mastiff Hope Owner Release Form
2. Review submitted forms with rescue volunteer to clarify any pertinent questions our rescue volunteer may have.
A rescue volunteer will have an in-depth discussion with you regarding your dog and his/her temperament, the environment in which he/she currently lives, and all other relevant information that may be necessary in placing your dog. You may be asked to submit a photograph of your dog to verify that it is a Mastiff, more commonly known as an English Mastiff.
It is extremely important to be totally honest when answering all questions regarding your dog. This will give your dog the best possible chance of a successful transition to his/her new home.
PLEASE NOTE that we cannot accept into our program any dog that has viciously bitten a person or shown other signs of serious aggression and temperament problems. If it is discovered that you were dishonest in any way on your evaluation form, and the dog was placed and bit a person, you will be held legally liable for all damages inflicted by the dog.
3. Schedule a home visit with a representative of Mastiff Hope.
Our representative will personally assess your dog's temperament, current living environment, and physical condition, which will help determine your dog's overall ability to be placed.
4. Obtain from your veterinarian all medical records/history on your dog, and if you have registration paperwork, that also must be surrendered.
If your dog is not current on his/her vaccinations, and/or is not spayed or neutered, then you will need to take care of these medical requirements prior to your dog being accepted into our rescue program. Additionally, if the dog is going to be moved into or out of the state of Missouri, you will be required to get a health certificate from your veterinarian that is not older than 10 days. This is required by Missouri state law in order to move a dog in or out of the state.
5. Send a picture of your dog to the coordinating rescue volunteer.
If you do not have a means to put the picture in a digital format, you can mail it to Mastiff Hope at P.O. Box 287, Raymore, MO 64083.
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