Who retains ownership of the dog when it is placed?
For a dog provided by Shore Service Dogs, the graduate signs a contract with SSD, but does retain ownership of the dog as long as the contractual obligations are met. These include that the dog is properly being cared for and that the graduate is adhering to the follow-up and certification policies. Failure to abide by the contract will result in immediate return of the dog and may result in legal action and costs.
