Bite Information for Intake Consideration

If you checked “yes” on “has your dog ever bitten a person?” please help us understand more. Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue accepts dogs with a bite history on a case by case basis. We’re glad to receive this information via email, and we’re glad to talk it through with you. A bite can do damage to more than skin - it also damages the bond we have with our pets. Getting clarity about the details around a bite helps us help the dog.

Owner's name

First Name

Last Name

Co-Owner's name

First Name

Last Name

Dog's name

When was the bite or bites? Date(s):

If your dog is on a 10 day bite hold (a rabies prevention requirement) we cannot move the dog or have contact for assessment with the dog before the bite hold is completed. When is the bite hold up?
Date or N/A:

Can you describe the incident like you want a movie to play in our minds? What happened before the bite or bites? During? After? It is totally understandable to have parts that you can’t remember clearly - your impressions are helpful.

What was the level of severity of the bite?

i.e., air snap, scratch, laceration, puncture, puncture deeper than half the length of the dog's canine tooth?

Is this bite something that you would expect to happen again? Under what circumstances?

Why do you think someone else can safely provide a home for your dog after this bite?

Can someone else provide a temperament assessment (like a veterinarian, trainer, pet sitter who has spent time with your dog)? If so please have them contact us with a written or verbal assessment, or give us their contact information:

Bite Information for Intake Consideration

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.