After completing our review, we’ll let you know what we’ve decided. This could be one of the following:Your dog will be placed onto our waiting list until we are able to offer an assessment at our centre for rehoming. If your dog does come to stay with us until we find them a new home they’ll be in the care of our experienced team, and live in excellent accommodation that meets their needs – keeping them comfortable and happy while they wait. Or, they may be given a temporary home with a fosterer.If our care services are full, we will be in touch to advise on potential next stepsAt the rehoming assessment we can meet you and your dog in person before we make a rehoming decision. In some circumstances, we may not be able to find your dog a new home. Our team will explain the reasons why and what to do next.

Giving up your dog

At Woodgreen, we take in hundreds of dogs and puppies every year – and find them loving new homes.

Whatever the reason for giving up your dog, we know it can be a difficult, emotional process. But we’re here to help, every step of the way.

If you’re experiencing a problem with your dog, it’s best to get in touch with us as soon as you can to prevent things from getting worse.

Our pet support experts are on-hand to offer any advice you need, and guide you through the next steps if you decide to go ahead with giving your dog a new home. We have also written several articles on giving up your dog to help you make your decision.

Giving up your dog to Woodgreen: how it works

Woodgreen has a five-stage process for rehoming dogs. If you’re giving up your dog because of a behavioural issue, our experts may be able to help you overcome it – and keep your pet. Book a free appointment today. If you still need to give up your dog, please continue with the next steps.

As we look to support our local communities, we do prioritise our spacing onsite for pets which are within our local area.

Before starting your application, please make sure you can travel to our centre with your dog (Postcode PE29 2NH). We are unable to collect your dog and any offer of appointment would require you to travel to us. If this is not possible, please do not continue.

1. Complete your application

To start the process of giving up your dog to Woodgreen, please complete the form below and we’ll aim to reply within five days with the next steps.

2. Assessment

At this stage, we’ll review the application. A member of our Pet Support team may call you to gather more information about you and your dog. For example, photographs and copies of any veterinary records.

3. Decision

After completing our review, we’ll let you know what we’ve decided. This could be one of the following:

Your dog will be placed onto our waiting list until we are able to offer an assessment at our centre for rehoming. If your dog does come to stay with us until we find them a new home they’ll be in the care of our experienced team, and live in excellent accommodation that meets their needs – keeping them comfortable and happy while they wait. Or, they may be given a temporary home with a fosterer.
If our care services are full, we will be in touch to advise on potential next steps

At the rehoming assessment we can meet you and your dog in person before we make a rehoming decision. In some circumstances, we may not be able to find your dog a new home. Our team will explain the reasons why and what to do next.

4. Your rehoming assessment appointment

If a decision is made to bring your dog to us for a rehoming assessment, you’ll be given an appointment by our Pet Support Team. You will need to bring your dog to our centre in Godmanchester at the agreed time and date. We are unable to collect your dog. The assessment will last around one hour and will be with our dog welfare team.

During the assessment the team will ask you for more information about your dog, this ensures we give them the right support that meets their individual needs. At the end of the assessment you will be advised if your dog is staying in our care for rehoming or if they need to leave with you. In the circumstances where we are unable to take your dog in, the team will explain the reason why and what could be done next.

5. Your dog is in our care

Once your dog is officially in our care, our experts will assess their behaviour and medical needs in more depth. This helps us match them with the right new owner.

Application form

To help us get back to you as quickly as possible with a decision, please provide detailed, honest and accurate information.

Other things to know:

You can provide details for up to three dogs at a time.
You’ll be asked to share details of medical history, behaviour, and photos of your dog/s.
It takes around 10-20 minutes to complete an application for each dog.

If you need help with any above, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0300 303 9333.

Found a stray dog? You can use the same form below. Thank you.

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