DOG Release Waitlist

Request to Release Animal to PAWS of Grays Harbor

PAWS of Grays Harbor

Your honesty is appreciated. We would like as much information as possible to give us the best chance of finding an appropriate home for this animal. DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND AND LENGTHY WAIT TIMES, WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING OUT-OF-COUNTY RELEASE REQUESTS (except for north Pacific County).
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Alternate Phone Number
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Animal Name *
Age/Date of Birth *
Male/Female? *
Spayed/Neutered? *
Breed(s) *
Approximately how much does the dog weigh? *	Small 0-25 pounds Medium 26-50 pounds Large 51-100 pounds Extra Large 101+ pounds Unknown
Why do you need to release? *
How did you acquire this dog and how long have you had it? *
If found as a STRAY, how long has the dog been at your house/in your care?
If found as a STRAY, what methods have you tried to find a potential owner? (examples: asking neighbors, posting on Facebook, posting flyers, etc.)
If your LANDLORD is requiring you to give up your pets, what deadline did they give?
If you are MOVING please provide move date.
If you are being required to rehome due to a LANDLORD ULTIMATUM, have you looked into getting the animal an Emotional Support Animal letter so that they can legally remain with you?
If you are rehoming due to a LANDLORD ULTIMATUM, why is your landlord requiring you to rehome the dog(s)?
If found as a STRAY, have you had the dog(s) scanned for a microchip?
Known commands (sit, stay, down, etc.)? *
How many other homes has this dog had (if known)? *
Is this dog house trained? *
Is this dog leash trained? *
Is this dog GOOD with (select all that apply): *	Men Women Children Strangers Male dogs Female dogs Puppies Large dogs Small dogs Cats/Kittens Other animals None of the above
This dog is NOT good with (select all that apply): *	Men Women Children Strangers Male dogs Female Dogs Puppies Large Dogs Small Dogs Cats/kittens Other Animals None of the above
What are this dog's favorite toys/activities/games? *
What (if anything) is this dog afraid of? *
What is this dog's activity level? *
Where does this dog spend most of their day? *
Is this dog crate trained? *
Does this dog try to escape from the house or yard? *
If so, how do they get out? *
What type of fencing was used to secure the dog? *
Does this dog ever exhibit excessive/annoying (select all that apply): *	Barking/howling Destructive Chewing Digging Mouthing Playing Rough Stealing food Jumping up None of these
Does this dog show any aggressive tendencies towards people? *
If yes or sometimes, please explain: *
Is this dog protective of food or toys? *
If yes or sometimes, please explain: *
Has this dog ever injured or killed another animal? *
If yes, please describe: *
Has this dog ever bitten a person? *
Did the bite break the skin? *
Please describe the situation leading to the bite: *
Has this dog ever seen a veterinarian? *
Please describe when, for what reason, and which vet *
Has this dog ever received vaccines? *
If yes, which vaccines and when? *
Does this dog have any known medical conditions, allergies, or injuries that the new owner should know about? *
If yes, please explain: *
What do you like best about this dog? *
What has been your biggest challenge(s) with this dog? *
What other ways (if any) have you tried to rehome this dog (or will try)? (examples: Facebook rehoming groups, other shelters/rescues, friends, etc.) *
Please use this space to give us - and a potential new owner - any additional information about this dog: *
What is your preferred method of contact? *
When potential adopters are looking for a new furry friend, we check the waitlist to see if any animals match their wishlist. Is it okay for us to share your contact information so that they can reach out to you and possibly adopt directly from you? *
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. *
I understand that anything submitted found to be untrue at time of release may result in an inability for PAWS of Grays Harbor to assume ownership of the animal. *
Signature: *
PLEASE SEND 1-2 PICTURES OF THE DOG TO 360-533-1141 OR EMAIL TO ADOPT@PAWSGH.ORG