New York S00391 requires shelters and dog protective associations to use a disclosure form when a dog is surrendered, detailing reasons for surrender.

New York S00391 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new requirement for shelters, pounds, and dog protective associations. These entities must develop a form to be used when a dog is surrendered by its owner. The form must request specific information from the owner, including reasons for surrender, whether the dog has aggressive tendencies, if the dog has bitten anyone, and any other relevant information. The shelters and associations must maintain this form and disclose it to prospective adoptive owners or anyone who shelters or harbors the dog after its surrender.

New York S00391 requires shelters and dog protective associations to use a disclosure form when a dog is surrendered, detailing reasons for surrender.

New York S00391 amends the agriculture and markets law by adding a new requirement for shelters, pounds, and dog protective associations. These entities must develop a form to be used when a dog is surrendered by its owner. The form must request specific information from the owner, including reasons for surrender, whether the dog has aggressive tendencies, if the dog has bitten anyone, and any other relevant information. The shelters and associations must maintain this form and disclose it to prospective adoptive owners or anyone who shelters or harbors the dog after its surrender.