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| Surrendering FAQ |
Does Brookline help place Lab mixes as well as purebred Labrador Retrievers?
Yes, as long as they look like Labs.
My Lab is purebred, do I need to have the AKC (registration) papers to surrender him or her?
No, but you do need to check with the breeder of your dog to be sure that the breeder does not want the dog
returned to him or her.
How long will it take to find my Lab or Lab mix a new home?
Since Brookline prides itself on finding the perfect match for your dog, it is hard to say how long it will take
to find your lab a new home. Depending on many things, including age, color and sex of your lab and the
number of applicants we have waiting, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. No one
color, sex or age adopts more easily that another.
What fees/costs are involved with surrendering my Lab?
Brookline asks for a $10.00 donation when your lab is evaluated and a $35.00 owner surrender donation at
the time your dog is placed in a new home. Your dog must also be up to date on all shots (rabies and
DHLPP, or other multi-vaccine recommended by your current vet) and heartworm negative or on heartworm
preventative.
I need to surrender my Lab IMMEDIATELY, can Brookline help me?
Unfortunately, Brookline does not have a kennel or a facility to house dogs while they are waiting for a new
home. While we do have foster homes available at times, these foster homes are reserved for dogs in
shelters that are in danger of being euthanized. Brookline can only help you place your lab if you are willing
to keep your lab while we try and find him a new home.
My dog is very young, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a very young lab is usually greater than those willing to adopt a "senior" lab. The greatest issue of
concern in a very young dog is whether or not he/she is housetrained, but even this may not be an issue for
some adopters. Neutering or spaying your dog will also make a dog more desirable by a potential adopter.
Still, you should be prepared that it may take several weeks to complete the surrendering and adoption
process.
My dog is older, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a senior lab (especially those who have any health concerns) are limited. Therefore, in general,
you should be prepared to wait, potentially months, for us to find the right home for your lab.
My dog is not very well behaved/has not had obedience training, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. Most obedience problems (or lack of
obedience) can be worked through and most adoptive families recognize that their new lab may have
some bad habits (counter-surfing, trash-picking, chewing, jumping, pulling on lead, etc) that they will have
to work to correct. Dogs with behavior problems, such as separation anxiety, inappropriate elimination,
destructive behaviors, and the like can be harder to place. In general, as with all of our surrendering
owners, you should be prepared to wait several weeks and in some cases months, for us to find the right
home for your lab.
My dog is on medication, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a lab with serious health concerns are limited. Therefore, in general, you should be prepared to
wait, potentially months, for us to find the right home for your lab. However, if your dog is on medication to
make their health problem manageable (allergies, for example) the number of adopters who might be
willing to work with your dog's condition may increase.
Yes, as long as they look like Labs.
My Lab is purebred, do I need to have the AKC (registration) papers to surrender him or her?
No, but you do need to check with the breeder of your dog to be sure that the breeder does not want the dog
returned to him or her.
How long will it take to find my Lab or Lab mix a new home?
Since Brookline prides itself on finding the perfect match for your dog, it is hard to say how long it will take
to find your lab a new home. Depending on many things, including age, color and sex of your lab and the
number of applicants we have waiting, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. No one
color, sex or age adopts more easily that another.
What fees/costs are involved with surrendering my Lab?
Brookline asks for a $10.00 donation when your lab is evaluated and a $35.00 owner surrender donation at
the time your dog is placed in a new home. Your dog must also be up to date on all shots (rabies and
DHLPP, or other multi-vaccine recommended by your current vet) and heartworm negative or on heartworm
preventative.
I need to surrender my Lab IMMEDIATELY, can Brookline help me?
Unfortunately, Brookline does not have a kennel or a facility to house dogs while they are waiting for a new
home. While we do have foster homes available at times, these foster homes are reserved for dogs in
shelters that are in danger of being euthanized. Brookline can only help you place your lab if you are willing
to keep your lab while we try and find him a new home.
My dog is very young, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a very young lab is usually greater than those willing to adopt a "senior" lab. The greatest issue of
concern in a very young dog is whether or not he/she is housetrained, but even this may not be an issue for
some adopters. Neutering or spaying your dog will also make a dog more desirable by a potential adopter.
Still, you should be prepared that it may take several weeks to complete the surrendering and adoption
process.
My dog is older, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a senior lab (especially those who have any health concerns) are limited. Therefore, in general,
you should be prepared to wait, potentially months, for us to find the right home for your lab.
My dog is not very well behaved/has not had obedience training, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. Most obedience problems (or lack of
obedience) can be worked through and most adoptive families recognize that their new lab may have
some bad habits (counter-surfing, trash-picking, chewing, jumping, pulling on lead, etc) that they will have
to work to correct. Dogs with behavior problems, such as separation anxiety, inappropriate elimination,
destructive behaviors, and the like can be harder to place. In general, as with all of our surrendering
owners, you should be prepared to wait several weeks and in some cases months, for us to find the right
home for your lab.
My dog is on medication, is that a problem?
Brookline is dedicated to helping all labs in need of a good home. However, the number of families willing
to adopt a lab with serious health concerns are limited. Therefore, in general, you should be prepared to
wait, potentially months, for us to find the right home for your lab. However, if your dog is on medication to
make their health problem manageable (allergies, for example) the number of adopters who might be
willing to work with your dog's condition may increase.
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