Susquehanna Service Dogs

Adopting a Released Dog

SSD very seldom has dogs or puppies available for adoption. We have an 80% placement rate with the puppies that we breed. If we decide that one of our puppies is not suitable because of health or temperament reason to become a service or hearing dog we find a suitable place for this dog. We have three options for that dog:

We can find a new career for that dog. Some of our dogs have become drug dogs for the state prison system. Some become special pets to a child or adult with a disability or special needs.
We can offer the foster family the opportunity adopt the pup they raised.
We can place the dog with a suitable family who will be a good match with this wonderful pup.

Because of careful breeding and serious puppy classes, the adoption fee is $800. The adoption fee to a foster family is less.

If you are interested in adopting one of our released pups, please fill out the following application. It is possible that the waiting time may be four years or longer.

Application to Provide a Permanent Home for a "Released" Dog

(* denotes required information)

Personal Information

Name *
Address
City
State
ZIP
Home Phone
Work Phone
E-mail
Date of Birth
Occupation

Home Information

Is your residence a: Single Family Home Apartment Attached Home Trailer
Is your residence in the: City Suburbs Rural
Do you have a fenced-in area? Yes No
If YES, how large (approximate dimensions)?
About how may hours would the dog be left alone on an average day?
List the Name, Age and Relationship to you of all those living in your home:
Do you have other animals in your home? Yes No
If YES, please list the type, sex, whether neutered, and age of each animal:

Misc. Information

Do you have any previous experience with dogs? Yes No
If YES, please explain:
Would you be willing and able to attend dog classes? Yes No
Why do you want a released dog?

Reference

Please provide a reference.

Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Relationship to you

Contact

Susquehanna Service Dogs: Keystone Children and Family Services; 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg PA 17110; Phone: 717-671-7813; E-mail: ssd @ keystonehumanservices.org