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Dog Relinquishment Request Form

    Your Name*

    Address*

    City*

    State*

    Zip Code*

    Your Email*

    Your Phone*

    Was the dog adopted from Tails?*

    Was the dog adopted from another shelter?*

    If yes, please know that most adoption contracts require that the adopted animal be brought back to the shelter from which the animal was adopted. Please attempt to return the dog to the adoptive organization before relinquishing to Tails.

    Dog breed or mix*

    If unknown, please describe size, colors, etc.

    Is the dog a male or female?*

    Dogs age*

    May be approximate (puppy, young adult, adult, older adult, etc.)

    Is the dog spayed or neutered?*

    Is the dog up-to-date on vaccinations?*

    Is this dog a stray?*

    Why do you need the dog to come to Tails?*

    Does this dog have any medical concerns?*

    If yes, please explain in the comment area below.

    Does this dog have any behavioral issues?*

    If yes, please explain in the comment area below.

    Other comments

    If you have found a stray dog, please contact your local animal control department.

    DeKalb County Animal Control:
    815-748-2427

    If you need to relinquish a dog not adopted from Tails, please fill out the dog relinquishment form below. If you adopted the dog from another shelter, we recommend that you contact that shelter prior to contacting Tails. 

    If you need to relinquish a dog adopted from Tails, please leave a voicemail at
    815-758-2457 x 102