How Do I Give Up My Mastiff?

You can give up your Mastiff to someone that you know, someone you find online, or to a shelter or a rescue. It’s important to know the options that are available, how they work, and what you need to consider when giving up your dog. 

Do you need to give up your Mastiff?

One of the first things you’ll want to consider is whether you need to give up your dog at all. Think about why you need to give them up and whether there might be a way to ease whatever problem you might be having. If they have some behavioral issues, for example, working with a trainer could help. If you don’t have time to walk them each day, you could hire a dog walker to help. Try to exhaust all of your possibilities before giving them up. Of course, we know that sometimes you may not have any other choice.

Shelters and rescues

These organizations are available for those who need to give up their dog. The shelters and rescues will require that you first contact them to set up an appointment. They’ll want to know the temperament of your dog, any medical needs that he might have, etc. They may also want to know why you have to give up your dog. They want what’s best for them and may have resources that could help you, such as information about low-cost vets, trainers, and more.

If you give up your Mastiff to a shelter or rescue, keep in mind that you’ll have to pay a surrender fee, as well. The price will vary, but it typically starts at around $50 and goes up from there depending on where you’re located.

Do You Need to Rehome Your Pet?

If you’re considering finding a new home for your pet, check out Rehome by Adopt a Pet. It’s a safe, simple program that helps pet parents safely rehome their pets. So pets can find new loving homes without entering a shelter.

Explore options

People you know

A great option for giving up your dog would be to talk with the people you know, such as your friends, family, and coworkers. Let them know your situation and that you need to give them up. You might find that one of them is looking for a dog and would love to give it a home. Of course, you need to be sure that whoever you give your dog to can care for all of their needs, whatever they might be. When you give your dog to someone you know, it also gives you more peace of mind.

Online options for giving up your Mastiff

Another option would be to use an online service like Rehome by Adopt a Pet to find a new pet parent for your dog. This Adopt a Pet platform makes it easy to find potential adopters. You’ll create a profile for your dog who adopters can view and review. Interested adopters will send you applications to review. You can then sort through the applications and choose the best new pet parent for your Mastiff.