SAFELY REHOMING ANIMALS

1. Are you aware of and prepared to assume the financial and physical responsibilities of caring for this animal? Including but not limited to: vaccinations, regular veterinary care and check-ups, appropriate quality food, time and attention.

 

2. Is everyone in the household agreeable to adopting this animal?

 

3. Have you had any pets before?  If so, what happened to your previous pet(s)?

 

4. Why do you want to adopt my particular dog/cat?

 

5. Do you currently have any pets? What are they?  How big are they?

If you have another dog/cat, is it altered? Will you be altering (spaying/neutering) the cat/dog when it reaches sexual maturity?

 

6. Are you aware of the need and prepared to introduce the animals gradually?

 

7. What will you do if they do not get along?

 

8. What preparations have you made for the animal? For example, where will it sleep, what foods have you bought, etc.

 

9. What type of property do you live in?  Do you rent or own?  If renting, do you have landlord permission?   Is your name on the lease?   Do you have a fenced yard?

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10.Do you have children at home?  How old are they? Have they ever been around pets?

If the family has children, ask for them to attend the Meet and Greet. You need to see how the dog will react to them and how the children treat the dog.

 

11.Who will be the primary caregiver of the animal?

 

12.Will there be someone at home during the day? If not, how many hours will the animal be left alone?

Do you plan on crating the dog? For how long each day?

 

13.Are you planning to move in the near future? If yes, are you prepared to bring the animal with you?

 

14.What will you do if someone in the family develops an allergy?

 

15.  Will you have time for my pet if you get pregnant?

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16.  Can you provide references from your current vet?   

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17.  Are you willing to allow a home check?  (Use a buddy system, never go alone)

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18.  If the pet has an accident in the house, what type of correction do you plan to use?

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19.  Will the pet be a member of your family or a gift for someone else?

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20.  Will you ensure that the dog/cat will be an indoor animal and not kept outdoors?

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Ask for information that you can verify such as identity or proof of address.

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Follow your gut instincts. Do you like these people? Would you be comfortable having them as guests in your home? Would they make good friends? If not, don’t give them your dog. If something about them doesn’t seem quite right, even if you can’t explain what it is, don’t take a chance on your dog or cat's  future. Wait for another family!

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For dogs:

 

1. Why are you adopting a dog?

 

2. Are you prepared to train the dog?

 

3. Is your home suitably prepared for the dog (fencing adequate, etc)?

 

4. Are you aware of the average life-span of a dog (10-15 years) and are you prepared to give it a home for the rest of its life?

 

For cats:

 

1. Will you be keeping the cat indoors? How will you ensure it does not roam?

 

2. Are you aware of the average life-span of a cat (up to 20 years) and are you prepared to give it a home for the rest of its life?

 

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