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Surrendering A Dog

Do you need help surrendering a dog?

The unfortunate reality is that Texas in general has a MAJOR pet over-population problem.  Every day, our small rescue receives an average of over 20 emails asking for us to take dogs.  (Not including the lists that we receive from shelters who are over capacity).  We simply cannot help each dog that we are asked to.  Since we began in 2015 we have been able to help find homes for over 8,000 dogs but we cannot do it alone.  

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Requirements for us to consider accepting a dog into our program

Must get along with other dogs and people; NO EXCEPTIONS 

 

Must have the following vetting completed and be current (these are the rules for our requirements with the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture):

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  1. DHLPP vaccine; initial done then boostered 2-3 weeks afterward.  Unless it is a puppy then they would require DHPP for their first two rounds (spaced 2-3 weeks apart) with their third round being DHLPP.​ Must have the supporting paperwork showing the date of vaccination.

  2. Bordetella. Must have the supporting paperwork showing the date of vaccination.

  3. Rabies with a signed certificate and vaccine information

  4. Current negative heartworm test or have undergone the 3 injection protocol for heartworm treatment. Must have supporting paperwork showing date and results. The results must be within the last 6 months.

  5. Negative fecal result. Must have supporting paperwork, negative fecal test must be within 7 days of transport day for your dog.

  6. Current on flea AND heartworm preventatives

  7. Spayed or Neutered. Must have supporting paperwork showing the date.

  8. Microchipped

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We have to abide by these rules to operate our rescue or we will lose our license with the State of Wisconsin; if you cannot complete each item and have proof; we CAN NOT help you and please do NOT contact us.

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If you are willing to complete the above requirements; then once DONE (not prior because we often get emails from people saying they will do these and then flaking out when we have already lined up transports for them which is very time consuming and wasteful of our time and the opportunity for another dog in need); please email proof of all of these records to lolasluckyday@gmail.com.  Additionally, you need to send at LEAST 4 good-quality photos of your dog, complete our personality profile, and submit a surrender form.  Our team of volunteers will then review these items and let you know if we can accept the dog for transport and any additional requirements. 

 

The final steps will include receiving a transport date (you will be responsible for bringing your pup to Oak Forest in Houston on TIME the day of your assigned transport) and paying a $150 transport fee.   Prior to transport you must work with our Intake Coordinator to make sure your dog gets a Health Certificate to travel.  *Very important as it is a requirement by the state of Wisconsin, it has to be a certain form and can only be done no more than a week in advance.

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Thank you for understanding!

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