Animal Angels Network

Responsible Placement Policy

1. Purpose & Philosophy

Animal Angels Network is committed to the ethical, humane, and responsible placement of dogs when a permanent guardian is no longer able to provide care. Our approach prioritizes the safety, health, and long-term welfare of the dog, while treating guardians with dignity and respect.

We do not engage in casual rehoming. All placement assistance is conducted through a structured, guardian-assisted process designed to prevent repeated displacement, neglect, or harm.

2. No Surrender Fee Policy

Animal Angels Network does not charge a surrender or intake fee for placement assistance.

We believe financial penalties should never be the primary barrier to a dog’s safety. However, placement assistance requires that dogs are medically prepared to transition safely into a new home.

3. Veterinary Care Requirement Standard Practice

As part of our Responsible Placement Pathway, dogs must be current on essential veterinary care before placement assistance can proceed.

This typically includes, but is not limited to:

    •    Core vaccinations appropriate for age and risk

    •    Rabies vaccination (when legally required)

    •    Spay/neuter status disclosure (and scheduling if applicable)

    •    Parasite prevention and treatment (fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites)

    •    Disclosure and stabilization of any known medical conditions

Guardian Responsibility

In standard placement situations, the dog’s current guardian is responsible for funding any veterinary care required to meet these minimum standards.

This ensures:

    •    The dog is safe for transport, foster, and adoption

    •    Placement timelines are not delayed

    •    Rescue resources remain available for emergencies and cruelty cases

Veterinary payments are made directly to the veterinary provider, not to Animal Angels Network.

4. Compassion & Discretion Clause

Animal Angels Network recognizes that hardship situations exist.

When a dog’s welfare, safety, or urgency requires immediate intervention—including cases involving:

    •    Cruelty or neglect

    •    Medical emergencies

    •    Abandonment risk

    •    Domestic violence, housing loss, or similar crises

Animal Angels Network may, at its sole discretion, assist with or assume veterinary costs.

This determination is made case-by-case and does not establish precedent for future placement requests.

5. Placement Support & Participation

Placement assistance is a collaborative process. Guardians requesting assistance are expected to:

    •    Provide accurate and complete information about the dog

    •    Participate in communication and planning

    •    Allow reasonable time for ethical placement

    •    Refrain from simultaneously advertising, transferring, or surrendering the dog elsewhere without disclosure

Failure to participate in good faith may result in suspension or termination of placement assistance.

6. Resource Protection Statement

Animal Angels Network operates with finite resources funded by donors, grants, and community support. These resources are primarily reserved for:

    •    Emergency rescue cases

    •    Law enforcement and crisis assistance

    •    Abandoned, abused, or at-risk dogs

    •    Dogs without an existing guardian to fund care

Maintaining veterinary standards within placement cases allows us to continue serving the most vulnerable animals in our community.

7. Acknowledgment

By requesting placement assistance, guardians acknowledge that:

    •    Animal Angels Network does not guarantee placement

    •    Veterinary requirements are a condition of placement assistance

    •    Final decisions regarding placement support rest with Animal Angels Network

At Animal Angels Network, we believe responsible placement is an act of care not convenience. Our policies exist to protect dogs, support ethical guardianship, and ensure that every transition prioritizes stability, safety, and dignity.

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