Rehome Your Dog
We understand that life happens and sometimes finding a new home for your dog is in their best interest. Rehoming a dog is never an easy decision, but giving your dog the opportunity to change someone’s life as a service dog is a wonderful gift to give.
We train and match Hearing Dogs free of cost for people with hearing loss. Our training program is approximately six months long, during which our candidate assistance dogs learn basic obedience commands and job specific tasks. While they are in training, our dogs live in a home environment with their instructors and receive excellent, individualized care.
The requirements for training a Hearing Dog are rigorous, and it is not the right fit for all dogs. In fact, of the dogs we evaluate and select for our program, only 25–35% will graduate as a working dog. Dogs that do not graduate training receive a “career change” and are adopted into loving homes as companion pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the dog I surrender does not complete training, can I be considered as an adoptive home?
We consider all applications that we may receive for our adoptable dogs. Our primary goal is to find a home that is most compatible for our dogs and to insure the best possibility of a forever home.
If my dog is accepted into the program, will you send me updates?
While we typically do not do email updates, we often post pictures and updates of our dogs on social media, and we invite you to follow us!
Is surrendering my dog considered a donation for tax purposes?
We are privately funded and unable to offer a receipt for tax purposes.
Can I come and visit my dog?
While we understand the heartache of giving up a dog, it may be confusing and sad for your dog to be visited and left again, so we do discourage visits once we assume ownership. Please consider following us on social media where we do post our dogs throughout their time with us.
Can my dog come in on a trial basis to see if she/he will be suitable for your program?
We do not offer a trial period. If we accept your dog into our program, we will assume ownership.
I live out of state and need to rehome my dog. Can my dog be considered for your program?
Any dog we consider must complete an on-site assessment in Malibu. If you are invited to bring your dog for an assessment but cannot travel to Malibu, we will be unable to consider your dog for our program.
What if the dog is not mine and I found it?
Legally, we are unable to take stray animals into our program. We urge you to hold onto the dog for a 14 day stray hold period, search for the original owners, have the dog scanned for a microchip and notify your local animal shelter. After 14 days, the dog is legally yours.