DVDPA takes dogs from shelters and owner surrenders. We realize this is a tough decision for any owner to make. Our surrender process is as uncomplicated as possible but we do require some information from you and the dog should be healthy, spayed/neutered, and up to date on shots.

If you are having problems with your dobe, please contact us as soon as possible and we'll try to help you keep your dog.

If you've decided to surrender your dobe, please contact us as soon as possible and we'll guide you through the surrender process. We'll contact you about your dog and talk to you about any issues, personality and likes/ dislikes.

PLEASE be honest with your answers, we realize there are special behavioral problems with dobes, and may still accept them. We just need to know as MUCH as we can about your dog so that (s)he can be placed in the proper home. Please have the following information ready as you will be asked many questions.

• Date
• Your Name, Full Address, and Phone Numbers we can contact you at:
• Name and Age of Your Dog
• Is your Dog Registered?
• Who was the Breeder?
• Date of Last Vaccinations?
• Name and Phone number of your Vet?
• Is your dog crate trained?
• Is your dog house trained?
• Does your dog honor fences?
• How is your dog with children? Adults? Other Dogs? Cats?
• Is your dog spayed or neutered?
• Is your dog on heartworm preventative? Date of last heartworm check?
• Special toys your dog loves to play with?
• Activities your dog enjoys ie: swimming, playing ball etc.
• Reason you must surrender your dog.
  

Surrender Requirements

Before DVDPA can accept any surrender of a dog by its owner, you must provide the following info:

• Complete the release form relinquishing the dog to DVDPA and return the form to us
• Supply documentation that Dobe had been spayed or neutered. If the dog is not spayed/neutered, please consider doing so before surrendering the dog (it is less stressful for the dog and may help the dog be adopted more quickly)
• Supply documentation that the dog is current on all immunizations including DHLPP, Rabies, and Bordatella
• Supply any/all records relating to the dog's pervious history (shot records, vet records, AKC paperwork, obedience diplomas, ect.)
• Owner agrees to inform us of any health and behavioral concerns with the dog and to sign a surrender contract giving up all rights to the dog.

Who to Contact

• To surrender your dobe, please contact Sharon Schiele at Schielesl@aol.com or 610-935-0896