New York A05721 requires shelters to develop a disclosure form for dog surrenders detailing reasons and aggressive tendencies.

New York A05721 amends the agriculture and markets law to mandate that shelters, pounds, and dog protective associations develop a form for dog surrenders. This form must request the reasons for surrender, whether the dog has aggressive tendencies or has bitten anyone, and any other relevant information. Shelters must maintain and disclose this form to prospective adopters and anyone sheltering the dog post-surrender. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

New York A05721 requires shelters to develop a disclosure form for dog surrenders detailing reasons and aggressive tendencies.

New York A05721 amends the agriculture and markets law to mandate that shelters, pounds, and dog protective associations develop a form for dog surrenders. This form must request the reasons for surrender, whether the dog has aggressive tendencies or has bitten anyone, and any other relevant information. Shelters must maintain and disclose this form to prospective adopters and anyone sheltering the dog post-surrender. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law.