You can give up your dog by searching for a suitable home, discussing it with friends and relatives, visiting the prospective owner's residence, and writing an adoption contract after finding a suitable owner. If you can't find a suitable owner, you can visit www.petfinder.com or www.adoptapet.com to find an animal shelter near you. Before handing over a dog, make sure the animal shelter you choose doesn't kill animals that are difficult to adopt. However, before handing over your dog, make sure you have no other choice but to adopt it anyway.
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Method 1 of 3: Finding a Good Home
Step 1. Talk to friends and relatives first
Before handing over your dog, find out a trusted friend or relative who wants to adopt the dog. This is an ideal choice because the person already knows your dog. In addition, you can also visit your dog at a later date.
Remember, the right home for a dog is one where he gets enough attention and nutrition. The dog should be able to spend the rest of his life in the house. Dogs should also receive adequate medical attention
Step 2. Ask your vet, friend, or relative to offer your dog to someone else
If a friend or relative doesn't want to adopt a dog, ask them to offer your dog to someone they know. Ask your vet, friend, or relative to offer your dog to a potential owner who is responsible and willing to adopt a dog.
If that doesn't work, you can advertise your dog in the paper
Step 3. Visit the residence of the prospective owner
Pay attention to the residence of the potential owner and interact with him. Make sure the home is suitable for your dog. Consider the presence of children and other pets. If your dog is not suitable for living in the residence, choose another residence.
- Know the background of the potential new owner. There are some people who collect pets for sale as experiments in certain institutions. If the potential new owner doesn't want to reveal his background, this may be a sign that he's not someone who really wants to adopt a dog.
- Write down the new owner's ID card number. If you are going to hand over the dog to the person, write down the ID number.
Step 4. Have the prospective new owner sign the contract
Write down all the requirements. Put your signature, and ask the new prospective owner to sign the contract. The contract must include adequate nutrition, exercise and medical attention. Include in the contract that if the new owner wants to give up your dog, he or she must contact you first.
Step 5. Make sure the dog is neutered before being handed over
This is done to prevent the dog from breeding in his new home. Before neutering your dog, talk to the new owner to let them know how your dog is doing.
Method 2 of 3: Handing the Dog to the Animal Shelter
Step 1. Visit petfinder.com or www.adoptapet.com for a list of animal shelters near you
After entering the zip code, a list of animal shelters, animal control centers and animal shelters will appear. You can see a list of animal shelters in the phone book. You can also call 441 to find out if there are animal shelters near you.
- Visit an animal shelter that you feel is appropriate. Talk to the shelter staff. You can also ask your vet's opinion about the shelter.
- Make sure the animal shelter doesn't kill pets that are difficult to adopt. Also make sure the shelter won't hurt your dog.
Step 2. Contact your local animal rescue organization if the dog is a purebred
To find these organizations, talk to your nearest animal shelter or search the internet. This organization has in-depth knowledge of your dog and can help find a suitable home for him.
- Sometimes, these organizations only accept dogs from animal shelters. So, find out the best way to help your dog get adopted.
- Make sure the organization you choose is not deceptive. Search the internet, talk to your local animal shelter, or talk directly to the organization's employees.
Step 3. Contact an online animal rescue organization
You can ask the organization to upload your dog on its official website. This is called a courtesy post. If the organization agrees, the dog should remain in your home until they find a suitable owner.
- Sometimes, animal rescue organizations will take your dog to adoption events.
- Some organizations allow you to select suitable potential owners by letting you filter incoming applications.
Method 3 of 3: Consider Not Giving Up the Dog
Step 1. Control the dog's bad behavior
Most dogs are abandoned because their owners cannot control their bad behavior. However, there are some easy exercises you can do to control your dog's bad behavior. Try controlling the dog's behavior first before handing it over.
- Train the dog more often. You can train your dog's thinking by buying puzzle toys, playing hide and seek, or doing obedience training. In addition, train the dog to play catch and throw so that the dog's energy is drained without having to take him for a walk.
- Buy chew toys that are suitable for dogs. This can prevent your dog from chewing on your shoes or furniture.
- Give the dog basic obedience training. For example, train your dog to sit down when guests are present or when you are out of the house. Reward your dog with treats, play, and praise when he obeys your commands. Take the dog's reward when he behaves badly. Give and take rewards after the dog has done something. This tactic can help train your dog.
Step 2. Solve problems regarding your residence
Most owners want to give up their dog when moving house. They find it difficult to find a place where dogs can live. However, there are several real estate agencies that can look for dog-friendly homes. Browse the internet and find a real estate agent who can help.
- Make a "resume" for your dog to give to the host of the apartment you will be living in. Include information about the dog, including references or letters of recommendation from dog trainers, veterinarians, etc. which can confirm that the dog has been trained. Add a photo of the dog, a description of his personality, what he likes and doesn't like, to introduce the dog to the host.
- While looking for a new home, let your dog stay with a relative or friend for a few months. It may take a long time to find a dog-friendly home. However, if the dog is allowed to live with a trusted person, the process of finding a new home will be easier.
- While looking for a new home, let your dog stay in a shelter or with a veterinarian. This option is more expensive and should be used as a last resort. However, by doing this, you don't have to spend money to adopt a new dog in the future.
Step 3. Find a solution to your allergy problem
If you or a family member is allergic to dogs, there are several ways to relieve it. By maintaining good hygiene, using medication, and creating a dog-free area, you can continue to adopt a dog.
- Bathe your dog regularly. Use a special dog shampoo and bathe your dog every week.
- Visit a doctor and discuss your allergies. Your doctor can give you an injection or medication that can help relieve allergies.
- Keep dogs out of certain rooms. It's best to keep your dog out of the room of an allergic family member. Use a HEPA air filter to clean the air. Do not let the dog into the room.
- Use a HEPA air filter around the house and clean the house regularly. Wash sofa covers and fabrics that have dog dander and dander on them.
