Rehoming a dog? Make the handoff clean.
When a dog moves to a new home, a simple transfer agreement protects the dog and clearly shifts ownership and responsibility from one person to the next.
Download the agreement →Or call (313) 474-8203 Fillable PDF · free to download and useWhy document a rehoming
After the handoff, who legally owns the dog? In Michigan, that answer matters.
Because a dog’s owner is responsible if the dog bites someone, a clean transfer of ownership protects the person giving the dog up. A signed agreement also gives the new owner the dog’s history and records, and creates an honest paper trail about any known behavior — which is the responsible thing to do for the dog and everyone it will meet.
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Hurt by a dog in Michigan?
If a dog injures you or someone you love, The Michigan Dog Bite Law Firm is here to help. The review is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Get a free case review →Or call (313) 474-8203This is a general template, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Review and adapt it for your own situation before relying on it.