Dalmatian Surrender Information

Due to our extremely limited resources for fostering, we normally take dogs on their last day in area shelters. We do not normally take dogs from private individuals. If there is a foster home available for a privately owned dog, there is a required donation of $100 (tax deductible) per dog and we also require either a large bag of Avoderm chicken and rice dog food or a large bag of Kirkland (CostCo) Chicken and Rice dog food when the dog is surrendered. If the dog has a crate, leash, bed, bowls, or toys, then we would appreciate those items to help us house the dog comfortably. To surrender a dog to us, you must complete a surrender form and also provide the dog's vaccination record, proof of spay/neuter, and also the CURRENT rabies certificate. The records MUST accompany the dog when we take possession, as well as the donation, if not paid via Pay Pal. If the dog is not current on vaccinations within the past three years, then the dog must be made current. No need for new shots if the vaccations are less than 3 years old, except for the rabies vaccine that we would need new if over 2.5 years since it was given. We require a rabies certificate, not just a rabies tag.

We can provide suggestions on how to advertise for and screen prospective adopters, and we can help in the screening process. We are also available for consultation and referrals to reputable trainers to help you keep your dog. Often times, good counseling solves problems. If you would like to talk to someone about your problem, please leave a message on the Rescue Hotline (303-281-8963) and someone will return your call within 3-5 business days, unless it is an emergency. There is also much information on many area shelter websites to help the pet owner solve problems. You might also check training sites on the internet as well for helpful information.

We will list your dog on our website for a donation of $50 (tax deductible) but we cannot guarantee a time frame for adoption. To list your dog on our website, we will need several QUALITY digital pictures and also the surrender form to provide us with needed information. If you are interested in this service, please fill out a surrender form. Potential adopters will be screened before they are given your contact information. If you advertise to place your dog yourself, feel free to download our adoption contract and ask any potential adopter the same questions we will ask. It is HIGHLY suggested that you microchip your dog and keep it in your name just in case the new adopter abandons your dog at a shelter. You will then be contacted. Sadly, this has happened many, many times, and while you might think your dog is in a loving home, it could just as easily be sitting in a shelter in danger of being killed after the first problem that might develop in the new home... allergies, shedding, not being housebroken because of stress, etc.

We make no guarantees when a dog might be placed when listed on our website. You may send the $50 donation to us by check payable to 'Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado', 6828 Rim Rock Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, or you may use Pay Pal from this website. We only list dogs that are spayed or neutered. NO exceptions!

If you MUST take your dog to a shelter, please note that Double J Ranch in Windsor and Mile High Humane Society are as close to being no-kill as any shelters in Colorado. In most shelters, IF an animal passes evaluation, then he/she will go on the adoption floor and hopefully find a new home. If the animal does not pass evaluation, then he/she could be destroyed. The Boulder Valley Humane (Boulder), Denver Dumb Friends League (Denver), The Humane Society for the Pikes Peak Region (Colorado Springs) and Longmont Humane (Longmont) all have high adoption rates, but also very stringent standards. Remember that surrendering any animal to a shelter is dangerous to its health because if he/she is not able to pass the very strict evaluation, he/she could die. In many shelters, if the dog is even overweight, over 6-7 years of age, doesn't get along with children, or doesn't get along with other dogs or cats, it can be in grave danger of being put to sleep when you leave it. Most shelters keep only those dogs that make the best pets, and that might not be yours. PLEASE think twice before leaving the dog that adores you in a shelter. Call us; perhaps our services can help you. Your dog's life and fate are in your hands.