Surrender
It's A Difficult Choice...
We know life is full of challenges, but we believe that the right support can help keep pets and their people together.
That's why we're focused on sharing helpful resources before surrender feels like your only choice. We've shared several resources below and we will continue to add new information because we believe keeping dogs with their families is the happiest outcome!
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While we hope to help you avoid surrender, we know difficult circumstances sometimes require rehoming. If your family has made the difficult decision to surrender your dog and need help, please complete and submit the form below.
REMEMBER, WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG!
If your dog was previously adopted from Old Dominion Humane Society,
please send an email to adopt@olddominionhumanesociety.org.
We Will Always Take Back Our Old Dominion Humane Society Alumni!
Dog Enrichment
If you're feeling overwhelmed by certain behaviors, know that simple enrichment activities may hold a key to positive change. Gently engaging your dog's mind with things like exploring new scents or solving easy food puzzles could significantly reduce restlessness or anxiety that may be fueling the issues. This approach offers a constructive path forward, potentially helping you rediscover a more peaceful relationship with your dog.
Looking For The Ultimate Dog Enrichment Groups?
Search "dog enrichment" on Facebook for brain games, puzzle toys, snuffle mats, and other ways to keep our furry Einsteins from getting bored (and maybe chewing the furniture!). There are many helpful Facebook groups dedicated to happy, stimulated pups!
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Behavioral Resources
Dogs are sometimes rehomed due to a behavioral issue that could have been resolved through training.
Seeking the guidance of a professional trainer is an alternative that you may want to consider. Several local trainers, including the ones listed below, are more than happy to help address your dog's behavioral challenges so that they are able to remain part of your family.
​Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? There is hope! Specialized behavioral training provides effective solutions that can make all the difference in helping you continue the journey you and your dog started together.
No more leash-pulling, excessive barking, jumping, or other bad behaviors! Specializing in dog behavior consultations and teaching owners to understand why their dogs do the things they do.
We offer basic solutions for a variety of behavioral concerns by providing a multitude of training programs that were created to meet your needs and the needs of your dog.
Discuss behavioral and training issues with one of our trainers. Since every dog's situation is unique, we must adapt our techniques, methods, and tools to each dog's individual needs.
Personalized training for your dog. Providing the highest order of personalized training and care for you and your best friend.
Specializing in basic obedience, behavioral problems, fear-based behaviors, and socialization, providing owners with the tools needed to achieve lasting results.
Explore top-tier dog training and care services in Northern Virginia and D.C. We help you develop a strong bond with your dog through personalized training.
Experience working with all dog breeds of various temperaments, shapes and sizes. Providing professional solutions for your dog's behavioural issues.
​Affordable Veterinary Care
Facing tough financial decisions about pet care is hard, and we want to help you keep your dog at home where they belong. Below is a list of veterinarians in the Fredericksburg area who offer various affordable care services, providing potential resources during financially challenging situations.
Please note that a $100 minimum donation for owner surrenders is required. Currently, we are only accepting surrender requests for dogs who were previously adopted from Old Dominion Humane Society.
Surrender Application
If you have decided to rehome your pet and would like to surrender them to ODHS, please complete the Surrender Application below. We are only able to take in dogs that we have space to responsibly care for. Please answer the application questions honestly and thoroughly.