Animal Placement Bureau Surrender Profile

APB is located in Lansing, Michigan

If you are outside of Michigan, and wish to rehome a pet, please visit Petfinder. Click on Shelters and Rescues at the top, and enter your zip code. This will give you a list of groups in your state.

When submitting this form, you understand that:

  • All dogs accepted into APB's program - whether foster placement is available or not - must pass a temperament test. If the dog fails testing, APB will not be able to assist in placing the dog.

  • APB cannot guarantee the availability of a foster or permanent home within a specific time period.

  • If an APB foster home cannot be found, or is not immediately available, APB's efforts would be limited to placement assistance. This is not a guarantee of foster care now or in the future.

 

Owner information:

Name:
Address:

City, State, Zip:

E-mail address:

**E-mail is the fastest method of contact - please check your e-mail often for information from APB.
Phone:

Dog information:

Dog's name:   Age/DOB:
Breed:      Weight:


Description:
 

Where did you get the dog from originally?

Why do you wish to rehome your dog?

How long have you had the dog?

How long is the dog alone each day?
Where is the dog kept when alone?
Is the dog housebroken? Is the dog crate trained?
What brand of food does the dog eat?
Where does the dog sleep at night?

Does the dog have any health problems?

Is the dog spayed/neutered? yes no

Date of last vet visit, and due dates of vaccinations (DHLPP, rabies, heartworm test, heartworm preventative given, etc.)

Can you foster the dog while a permanent home is found?
Is there a deadline for permanent/foster situation?
Date dog needs to be placed by:
Please note that APB cannot guarantee foster or permanent placement by a specific date. Do NOT enter ASAP - enter a date.
When are you available to have the dog evaluated in Lansing?

Household history:

Who is in the household?

If there are children in the household, what ages?
Do the children play with the dog?
Does the dog tolerate them, ignore them, walk away if they get too close?
Does the dog actively want to be with the children?
Does the dog need to be more gentle with the children?
Is the dog rough/mouthy with them?
How often does the dog need a timeout from them?

Any cats?      Any other dogs?
Sex/age of other pets:

Does the dog ignore/play with/is grouchy with any of these other pets?

Personality Profile:

What is the dog's favorite game to play?
Do you have a yard? Fenced? Jump fence?
Does the dog go off leash? Does the dog run off?
Does the dog come when called?
Does the dog fetch? Stick, ball, toy?
Does the dog get leash walked?
Describe the dog's reaction when meeting new dogs on/off leash:

Does the dog have a best friend/playmate?
Breed/age/sex?
If the family is eating a meal, where would the dog be?

If the family is quietly watching TV, where would the dog be?

When guests/visitors come to the door, how does the dog react:

How long does it take the dog to calm down?

Describe any situations where the dog has nipped/bitten/snapped at anyone in the household or a visitor:

What parts of the dog's body does he not like to have handled?

What does the dog do to let you know he does not like it?

Do you pet/go near the dog when he's eating a bone?
Describe the dog's response:

Can you take trash/other items away from the dog?

Helpful information for APB and future owners:
What is the dog's best quality?

Who does the dog listen to/obey in the household?

What kinds of naughty things does the dog do?

If you could change one of the dog's bad habits, what would it be?

What commands would it be useful to teach the dog?

What are the cutest/nicest things about the dog?

What worries you most about placing the dog in a new home?
 

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If possible, please e-mail a picture of your dog to:
pictures@apbpets.com - please put the dog's name in the subject line.

You will receive a response from an APB volunteer as soon as possible. If you have not received a response within 48 hours, please e-mail info@apbpets.com, and ask for the status of your request.

When you submit this form, you'll be returned to the placement information page.
 

 

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