Need to Rehome Your Dog?

We understand that sometimes life changes — and making the decision to surrender a pet is never easy.

We’re here to help guide you through it with compassion, honesty, and the dog’s best interest in mind.

You’re Not Alone

Sometimes circumstances change.

Housing. Health. Finances. Life.

Making the decision to rehome a dog is incredibly difficult — and often comes from a place of wanting what’s best for them.

At Northern Lakes Rescue, we approach every situation with:

Surrender isn’t failure — it’s choosing a better future for your dog.

How We Help

As a foster-based rescue, we work to place dogs into safe, loving homes where they can decompress, receive care, and be successfully rehomed.

What we provide:

Important Note:
Because we do not have a facility, intake depends on foster availability.

What to Expect

Before You Surrender

In some cases, there may be solutions that allow your dog to stay in your home.

We encourage you to consider:

If surrender is still the best option — we’re here.

Setting Your Dog Up for Success

The more we know, the better we can place your dog.

Helpful information includes:

Honesty helps us find the right home — not just the next one.

Start Here

If you need to move forward with surrender, the first step is completing our application.

This allows us to:

Still Not Sure? 👉 Contact Us

If you’re unsure what to do, reach out.

We may be able to:

We’re Here to Help — Every Step of the Way

This isn’t an easy decision.
But you’re not making it alone.

1. Submit Application
Provide details about your dog, history, and current situation.

2. Review Process
Our team evaluates your request based on needs and available foster space.

3. Follow-Up
We may reach out for additional information or clarification.

4. Placement (If Accepted)
Once a foster is secured, we coordinate next steps.

We are not always able to take every dog — but we will always try to help guide you.

Together We Save