Newfoundland Dog Relinquish Form

Please complete this form in full and return it to us along with a good quality, recent picture(s) of your Newfoundland Dog.

Please contact your vet and give them permission to release all vet records to us.

Please be completely honest and up front about all aspects of your Newf, including the negative, as this will ensure that we are able to find an appropriate home for your dog.
Once we receive a completed relinquish form, photographs of your Newf and have vet records we will be in contact with you.

Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Owner’s daytime phone number
Owner’s evening phone number
Owner’s email address
Newf’s name
How old is the Newf? Please include the exact date of birth if known
Is the Newf male or female
Is the Newf purebred?
How long have you had the Newf?
Where did you get the Newf?
If from a breeder, has the breeder been notified? If so, what was their response?
Please explain fully your reason for surrendering the Newf
Please describe the Newf's physical characteristics (color, size, etc)
Is the Newf spayed/neutered?
When was the Newf last vaccinated?
What is the Newf’s health status now?
Has the Newf had any health issues? Please explain.
Does the Newf have vet records? If so, which vet (name and city)
Is the Newf microchipped or tattooed?
If so, what is the company/chip number or tattoo number?
Is the Newf housetrained?
Is the Newf crate trained?
Is the Newf an excessive barker?
How long is the Newf used to being alone through the day?
How does the Newf react to grooming? (brushing, nail clipping, bathing…)
What does the Newf currently eat, how much and how often?
How does the Newf react to new people?
Has the Newf had exposure to children? Please explain.
How does the Newf react to other dogs? Please explain.
How does the Newf react to cats?
How does the Newf react to riding in the car?
Has the Newf shown any aggression? (Growl, snarl, nip, bite…)
What were the circumstances?
Does the Newf have any issues/fears we should know about?
Please add any other comments about the Newf (likes, dislikes, etc.)
How far are you willing/able to travel to assist in getting your Newf to one of our volunteers?
Are you willing/able to pay a voluntary $25 relinquishment fee to Newf Friends to help cover expenses of placing your newf? (eg. long distance, foster care costs, web site costs, etc.)
Do you understand that when you turn your dog over to a Newf Friends volunteer you will be required to sign legal custody of the dog over to the Highland Animal Relief Team?
Please return your completed form and pictures of your Newf to us by email or mail. We are a volunteer run organization so it may take a few days for us to contact you. We sincerely appreciate your patience.
Email:
Mailing Address:PO Box 1139Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0Canada

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