Surrender Fee Applicable
Special-needs dogs are often marginalized because they are either born with health defects or undergo severe injury leaving them disabled. These dogs undergo a high rate of abandonment and therefore we must make sure that they get the highest quality care possible at VOSD.
When you surrender a dog the transition is a traumatic experience for the dog. Living in a new environment is very stressful for even the most well-adjusted dog.
Surrendering a dog MUST be your last option. VOSD provides this facility only so that you do NOT abandon the dog. We are interested in the welfare and well-being of the dog.
If you’re considering surrendering a dog first consider THESE options
BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES:
If you’re considering not keeping the dog with you because of his behaviour: Please take the advice of your vet or consult a trainer for help with common behavioural problems. If you feel, however, that his behaviour is unusual, and that you need additional or other support, you may ask for an opinion by writing to us at info@vosd.in
RWA / NEIGHBOUR ISSUES:
If you’re considering not keeping the dog because of your neighbours or RWA restrictions:
Remember, it is unlawful for housing complexes to demand that you give up your pet, or impose other restrictions upon you, such as disallowing the use of elevators by your pet, etc.
Likewise, your neighbours can’t be unreasonable about your pet dog (if you’re a responsible pet owner), and object to natural behaviour such as barking, etc., or object to your having him with you. If that is what is happening, ask for support on the VOSD Facebook page, look through the VOSD website FAQs & Blog for solutions, or write to us at info@vosd.in for support and advice. Do not bow down to unlawful demands.
IF YOU CAN RE-HOME THE DOG YOURSELF:
Try to find the dog a home yourself: Re-home your dog to a new home yourself. This transition will be much easier for your dog and will allow you to know that he is going to a good new home. Look for an alternate place that the dog can live in. The VOSD Rescue should not be your first option. Check with friends and family, and network online and with the community of ‘adoption agencies’ in your city where the dog can find a home.
Please remember, you need to prove you are the owner/rescuer of the dog, and provide its medical history in order to be able to surrender the dog to us.
Please note there is a one-time surrender fee of ₹20,000.
The surrender fee is a small percentage of the cost that VOSD will incur in the lifetime care of the pet or rescued dog you want to surrender. A lifetime of food, supplements, veterinary support, and medication. It takes approx. ₹20,000 per year to maintain a healthy dog and can be 5 times that amount to maintain an infirm/disabled/old dog.
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 reason why you wish to surrender the dog to VOSD.
If because of any circumstance you have decided not to keep your pet dog, you can surrender your dog to VOSD. HOWEVER, you cannot simply bring the dog to us. Please follow the process of surrendering your dog to VOSD.
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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