Surrender Fee Applicable
In unforeseen, unfortunate circumstances, sometimes a pet parent might be terminally ill, and it will become imperative to find a new home for their dog.
Be mindful that when you surrender a dog, the transition is a traumatic experience for the dog. Living in a new environment and leaving a family is very stressful for even the most well-adjusted dog, therefore do explore alternatives of trying to re-home the dog yourself first.
Surrendering a pet dog MUST always be the 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.
People living with chronic illnesses and those in hospice care worry about what will happen to their pets once they pass on. VOSD is here to help such pets find a loving home once their owners are no longer in a position to care for them due to their illness or when they pass.
There is no surrender fee for this. You or your family/friends will have to write to info@vosd.in with the nature of your illness and when you wish to send your pet dog to VOSD. We would need your medical reports to confirm your condition and your doctor’s reference. You can plan a safe future for your pet while going through medical exigency.
This service is also available for family and friends who need to find a new home for a loved one’s pet dog but are unable to do so as the pet may be old, sick, disabled, etc. VOSD is home to many such dogs who have found love and security after their owner passed away.
Please note that dogs once surrendered to VOSD live at VOSD for the rest of their natural lives. VOSD dogs are never put up for adoption. We do not provide any individual updates about surrendered dogs nor do we allow visits as per our surrender policy.
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 andthe 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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