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A rehoming fee is a payment to the current owner to ensure serious adopters and cover care costs. Typical fees range from $50-$500 depending on the dog's age, breed, and included items like supplies or training. This helps prevent dogs from being adopted for wrong reasons.

Common reasons include: moving to pet-restricted housing, allergies in the family, financial hardship, major life changes (divorce, illness), incompatibility with other pets, or lack of time due to work changes. Most owners want the best for their pets.

Essential questions: Why are you rehoming? Any health issues or medications? How is the dog with children/pets? House-trained? Vaccination and vet records? Favorite activities? Any behavioral concerns? What food/routine are they used to?

Most adoptions include: vaccination records, spay/neuter certificate, microchip information, recent vet records, current food supply, familiar toys/bedding, and detailed care instructions. Some may include crates, leashes, or other supplies.

Owner-to-adopter adoption means: complete history of the dog, no shelter stress or exposure to diseases, direct communication with someone who knows the dog well, often lower fees, and the ability to keep dogs out of overcrowded shelter systems.