We know the decision to rehome a dog can be difficult. NWWBR is a foster-based rescue with limited capacity, so owner-surrender requests are reviewed individually and submission does not guarantee that we can accept your dog.
Tell us about your dog
We start with a detailed questionnaire covering history, routine, medical care, training, behavior, compatibility, and the reason or deadline for rehoming.
Initial review
We consider safety, urgency, medical needs, foster capacity, and whether our foster-based program is an appropriate fit.
Behavior evaluation when needed
If NWWBR approves moving forward with an evaluation, ZenDog Seattle may complete a behavioral assessment. The evaluation is arranged after our initial review and is at the owner’s expense.
Placement plan
If we accept the surrender but do not have an open foster, the owner may need to continue fostering the dog until a rescue foster becomes available or the dog is adopted.
Please be candid. Good information helps everyone.
- Reason for surrender and any deadline
- Origin, ownership history, and daily routine
- Veterinary history, vaccines, medications, and records
- House training, crate training, and separation behavior
- Reactivity, guarding, escapes, bites, or aggression
- Responses to adults, children, dogs, cats, livestock, and small animals
- Training history, exercise, equipment, and management
- Photos and videos that help us understand the dog
Home To Home may be a faster, lower-stress option.
Home To Home connects owners directly with prospective adopters so pets can move from one home to another without entering a shelter or rescue foster system.
Start the owner-surrender process.
The first step is providing enough information for us to decide whether NWWBR is the right pathway for your dog.