Surrendering a Canaan Dog
All dogs must be:
For Owners
If you are a current owner of a purebred Canaan Dog and want to turn your dog into to rescue for any reason at all (not what you expected, relocating, primary care provider has died, breeder cannot take the dog, etc.) you have turned to the right place. Before proceeding, if you are attempting to place a dog from a shelter that looks like a Canaan Dog or an import from the Middle East, please read our FAQs section before contacting a Rescue Coordinator.
To surrender a dog, you will need to collect the information requested below, and complete the following forms:
For Breeders
If you are a breeder of Canaan Dogs and you have a dog that needs help finding a home, please note that you must provide the following:
For Shelters and Owners
If you think you have a Canaan Dog or a Canaan Dog mix, please read our FAQs section in its entirety prior to contacting a Canaan Dog Rescue Coordinator.
- A purebred Canaan Dog
- Spayed or neutered.
- Microchipped.
- 12 Months of Age (Breeder Assisted Placements Only)
For Owners
If you are a current owner of a purebred Canaan Dog and want to turn your dog into to rescue for any reason at all (not what you expected, relocating, primary care provider has died, breeder cannot take the dog, etc.) you have turned to the right place. Before proceeding, if you are attempting to place a dog from a shelter that looks like a Canaan Dog or an import from the Middle East, please read our FAQs section before contacting a Rescue Coordinator.
To surrender a dog, you will need to collect the information requested below, and complete the following forms:
- Paperwork - collect any paperwork that is available on the dog including but not limited to AKC registration papers, breeder contracts, microchip registration and tags, vet records (vaccinations, health issues, etc.)
- Pictures - we prefer to receive the following angles for appropriate documentation: head shot, dog standing from left and right sides, and any other pictures that will show the dogs personality. These pictures will be used on our Web site.
- Surrender Agreement - be sure to complete this form. Word and PDF formats available on Forms page.
- Application for Assisted Placement -be sure to complete this form as well. This tells us more about the dog, his/her behaviors, what s/he eats, among many other things. Word and PDF formats available on Forms page.
For Breeders
If you are a breeder of Canaan Dogs and you have a dog that needs help finding a home, please note that you must provide the following:
- Pictures - we prefer to receive the following angles for appropriate documentation: head shot, dog standing from left and right sides, and any other pictures that will show the dogs personality. These pictures will be used on our Web site.
- Application for Assisted Placement - be sure to complete this form. This tells us more about the dog, his/her behaviors, what s/he eats, among many other things. Word and PDF formats available on Forms page.
For Shelters and Owners
If you think you have a Canaan Dog or a Canaan Dog mix, please read our FAQs section in its entirety prior to contacting a Canaan Dog Rescue Coordinator.