Free Surrender
Unfortunately, dogs pets, or stray, are often subjected to cruelty. Acid attacks, road rage, physical beatings, poisoning- these are some examples of the kind of cruelty many dogs face in the world today. In case you have encountered such a case, be mindful that VOSD cannot rescue the dog from the situation, since we do not operate any rescue services.
However, if you have rescued the dog and the dog is in your custody, we can offer the dog a permanent and safe home.
To understand our procedure for cruelty survivors, please read the information below and share the required details with us to begin this process.
If you are a rescuer of a cruelty survivor dog, then you may surrender the dog to the VOSD Sanctuary without any surrender fees.
At VOSD Sanctuary, we have hundreds of happy healthy dogs, each one has its own terrible story of apathy or cruelty firmly in the past. Each was rescued. Some came without legs, or faces or eyes. Burnt by acid or scalding water. Tied to railway tracks to be run over by trains. Amputated by meat vendors for hovering around meat shops. Raped by men. Blind or paralyzed dogs are unable to survive on the street. Sometimes Rottweilers and German Shepherds were labeled ‘aggressive’ because owners could not learn how to keep the dog. All of them call VOSD home. They run around like it never happened.
If you have exhausted all other avenues, you can surrender your dog to the VOSD, subject to our calling upon you to do so. For this, you have to write to info@vosd.in with all details about the dog and the reason why you wish to surrender the dog to VOSD.
Please follow the process of surrendering your dog to VOSD.
Cruelty Survivor Moti rescued from Chandigarh, now living happily at VOSD. Read more here.
Mandatory Information
To admit a cruelty survivor dog to the VOSD Sanctuary and Hospital, you will have to email the following documents to us at info@vosd.in :
Send a Request
Email us at info@vosd.in explaining:
Why you want to surrender the dog
Under which VOSD surrender category you are applying
Request Review
Our team will review your request.
We may ask you more questions to better understand your situation.
Important to Know
Not all surrender requests are accepted.
VOSD accepts dogs who cannot survive on the streets and have no one else to care for them permanently.
Be 100% sure that surrendering to VOSD is your only option.
No Visits or Updates Policy
Once surrendered, the dog becomes a part of the VOSD family.
No visits are allowed after surrender.
No regular updates will be provided.
Documents Required Before Surrender
Once your surrender is approved, you must provide the following information and anything else the team may request to better understand the situation of the dog who you wish to surrender:
Vet certificate mentioning the dog’s age
Dog’s current health condition
Diagnosis and prescription (if the dog is under any treatment)
Photographs and videos of the dog
Tick and flea-free certificate from a vet
Latest vaccination records for:
9-in-1 vaccine
Anti-Rabies vaccine
Transport Arrangements
Our team will connect you with a VOSD transport partner (if available in your area).
Transport cost must be paid by you, even if surrender is under a “free” category.
Discuss transport details with our helpdesk team once your surrender is approved.
Final Surrender at VOSD Sanctuary
The dog will be transported either through our partner or VOSD ambulance.
Once the dog reaches the Sanctuary, the surrender process is complete.
We will send you one final update (photos/videos) after the dog settles in, starts eating well, and bonds with our team (within a day or two).
Important Reminders
We do not admit unvaccinated dogs.
If you do not agree with VOSD’s surrender policies (no visits, no individual updates), please do not approach us for surrender.
If you have understood the process and have all the required documents in order, please proceed to surrender your dog to VOSD.
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