Return Request

Coming Home

The promise we made when you took your dog home is still in effect. If something has changed — a move, a health season, a loss, a shift in circumstances — write to us. There is no judgment here. There is just a shepherd who meant what he said, and a place that will take them back.

This is what The Shepherd's Promise™ means. Every dog placed through Mini-Sheps has a standing invitation home. We will not turn a dog away, and we will not turn you away for needing to return one. Reach out — we will figure out the next step together.
About You
Your Dog

This helps us prepare the right placement when the time comes.

What's Changed

This helps us prioritize and plan. Urgent situations go first.

Anything Else

"You took care of them. Now we'll take it from here. This is not a failure — this is the promise working exactly as it was made."

We respond to every return request within a few days. In urgent situations, we move faster.

We heard you.

We will be in touch within a few days — sooner if your situation is urgent. Whatever happens next, your dog will not be without a home.

In the meantime, please don't make any other arrangements. Give us the chance to be what we promised to be.

Need to reach us directly? guardians@smallshepherds.com or (909) 352-8511.