Grey Face Rescue & Retirement – Animal Surrender Contract

This Animal Surrender Contract (“Agreement”) is entered into voluntarily by the undersigned (“Surrendering Party”) and Grey Face Rescue & Retirement (“GFR&R” or “the Rescue”) for the surrender of ownership and transfer of custody of the animal described below.

1. Relinquishment of Ownership

By signing this Agreement and surrendering the below-named animal to Grey Face Rescue & Retirement, I, the undersigned, irrevocably relinquish all legal rights of ownership, possession, and decision-making related to the animal. I understand that this decision is final, and I will have no legal rights to reclaim or be informed of the animal’s future care or placement.

2. Animal Placement and Outcomes

I acknowledge that, upon surrender, GFR&R assumes full responsibility for the animal’s care and placement. I understand that placement options may include:

  • Adoption to a qualified home

  • Temporary foster placement

  • Transfer to a breed-appropriate or partner rescue

  • Humane euthanasia (only under circumstances of medical necessity or behavioral instability)

GFR&R does not guarantee that the animal will be adopted or remain in the Rescue’s care indefinitely.

3. Reclaiming the Animal

Should I wish to reclaim the animal after surrender, I understand that I must apply through GFR&R’s standard adoption process, and placement is not guaranteed.

4. Health & Behavior Disclosure

I confirm, to the best of my knowledge, that:

  • The animal has not bitten any person or animal within the past ten (10) days.

  • The animal is not currently sick or injured, unless disclosed to the Rescue.

  • I have disclosed all known behavioral or medical concerns truthfully and in full.

5. Ownership Affirmation

I affirm that I am the legal owner of the animal listed below and that I have the full legal right to surrender them. I further affirm that I have not taken the animal from another person without consent, and no other party has ownership claims.

6. Surrender Appointment Expectations

I understand that surrender appointments last approximately 30 minutes, and I am expected to:

  • Say goodbyes prior to arrival

  • Provide a full, unopened bag of the animal’s current food

  • Bring any supplies associated with the animal (collars, leashes, food bowls, bedding, toys, etc.) to ease their transition into foster care. We do not accept any items that smell of smoke or urine.

7. Surrender Fee

I understand that I am responsible for paying the applicable surrender fee prior to or at the time of the appointment. Fee amount is based on the animal’s vaccination and spay/neuter status as communicated by GFR&R.

8. Communication & Updates

I understand that GFR&R cannot guarantee ongoing updates regarding the animal’s foster placement or adoption. However, GFR&R encourages fosters to share updates when possible. I may request an update by emailing intake@greyfacerescue.org no sooner than 72 hours after surrender, to allow the animal time to adjust.

9. Animals Ineligible for Surrender

I understand that GFR&R cannot accept animals who meet any of the following criteria:

  • Animals who have bitten a person or another animal

  • Dogs who are not friendly with other dogs

  • Cats who do not reliably use a litter box

  • Cats with major medical needs

  • Cats who are not spayed or neutered

10. Acknowledgment & Signature

By filling out the form below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to all terms outlined in this Grey Face Rescue Animal Surrender Contract. I affirm that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.