Rehoming your dog on your own frees up resources to help dogs in more difficult situations. If the following statements describe your situation, you should be able to rehome your dog and we’ll tell you how! 

1. You want¹ to rehome your dog
2. Your situation is not urgent²
3. Your dog has no significant issues³
4. You are committed to your dog’s safety
5. You feel confident about rehoming responsibly
6. You have access to a computer or have help

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If you answered yes to the six statements, you are a good candidate for rehoming your dog on your own. It takes time and effort to rehome responsibly, but you will have peace of mind knowing your dog is going to a good home! Your dog needs you now more than ever. 

“Rehome Your Pets” is a website established specifically to help owners rehome their dogs safely and responsibly. The materials, tips, and printable forms are easy to use and understand. In addition to using their resources, you must also get creative when actually marketing your dog. You should network your dog on the following sites, just don’t forget to remove the post when it’s no longer needed!

1. Rescue Me
2. Adopt-a-Pet
3. Your own Social Media sites
4. Ask your friends, family to post on their Social Media sites
5. Community Facebook sites
6. Ask your groomer and doggie day care to post a flier of you dog
7. Tell every single person you know about your dog
8. Rehome Your Pets also has a place to post

Start the process to rehome your dog here: https://rehomeyourpets.com/ 

Should you have trouble or are unsuccessful after listing your dog for three months, complete ARK’s DOG PROFILE. A caseworker will contact you to review your efforts and provide assistance. 

Rehoming Resources

In addition to the tips and materials from Rehome Your Pet, you may find more insight by using these resources: 

• Finding a new home for your pet: http://bestfriends.org/resources/general-pet-care/finding-new-home-pet
• Finding a home for your pit bull-type dog http://bestfriends.org/resources/for-shelters-and-rescuers/finding-new-home-pit-bull-terrier-type-dog
• Tips for finding a new home for your pet: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/dog-adoption/dog-rehoming/ 

1. Want: Rehoming your dog could be taking a spot away from a struggling shelter dog or a dog at risk of being euthanized. Rehoming should be a need, not a want.
2. Urgent: You are homeless or being evicted by court mandate, you cannot keep your family safe; your dog’s health and safety are at risk.
3. Significant Issues: Problems with neighbors; experiencing a lawsuit or court action; biting that required medical assistance.