Before we can adopt a dog, they have to do a home visit... DF and I are looking to adopt another dog. Once Chester gets neutered, we will be getting a home visit from the adoption agency to determine if we are a good fit for a chihuahua/doxie mix we are interested in. He is such a cutie! So, I am looking for information on what I should be prepared for. What exactly will they be looking for, aside from the obvious dangers? What are some things that they absolutely do not want to see? Anything special I need to do to prepare? Anyone who has had a home visit for a pet adoption done or who has actually conducted one - I'd love to hear your input. Thanks! |
hello This is what I found on a website-Hope it helps And make sure your backyard is tottaly gated where they cant get out! First step: Put dangerous things out of your pet's reach. These things include: medications, chemicals (cleaning products, paints, insecticides, etc.), food (chocolate and alcohol especially), and small items that can be a chocking hazard. Also remove sharp items and protect sharp edges on low tables and other furniture. Make sure these things are out of reach by being in a room that the pet can not enter, up high, or out in a shed. If you throw these things in the trash, they won't be out of reach. The ASPCA has a list of toxic food, plants, and other items you might not think of, a full list and other advice is available on their website at ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Some of the common dangerous foods include: chocolate, alcohol, coffee, onions and onion powder, avocados, yeast dough and products sweetened with xylitol. Second Step: Think about your outside space. To create an outdoor room for your dog, which is important, install a fence at least three feet tall and one foot underground (because dogs can dig). Stop using fertilizer because it can be dangerous for pets. Also avoid using fly bait. Providing a safe space for your dog to run around in will keep your pet from getting into trouble inside the house. Third Step: Wrap up curtain strings and all other strings or ropes your pet may tempted to pull. A simple &.50 hook will give you a place to wrap those strings out of your puppy's reach. Then wrap up electrical wiring and if the wires are accessible to a pet, get a mesh net to secure the wires. You can also use split tubing to cover the wires and prevent you puppy from chewing them. Wires can look like a chew toy to a pet so please be careful. Get your puppy a real chew toy and teach them what he or she can and can not chew. Forth Step: Close cabinets and toilet seats. You don't want your dog to be tempted by the smell of food so close all containers and cabinets. Make sure toilet seats are put down so dogs don't drink out of the toilet. If you think household members or guests will forget this then leave notes. You can also get childproof locks for cabinets and toilet seats. Fifth Step: Put all of your food in tight plastic containers, even if they are out of your dog's reach. The smell can tempt a dog to get into trouble. Plastic containers will help hide the smell and if they do happen to get the food, the plastic should make it harder to get in. Sixth Step: Post a list of important pet numbers in a visible place by a phone. Include your vet's number, the ASPCA poison control center at 1-888-426-4435, and local 24 hour emergency vets. Keep numbers for you local humane society and animal shelters handy incase your puppy ever gets lost. When you think you are done get down on your hands and knees! If you want to see what your pet can get into the best way to do it is at their level. Once you see they can get around your house easily without any hazards, go get your new best friend! |
We had a home visit from a rep for the rescue group. She was very nice and wanted to just sit and talk and she looked at our yard and basically wanted to make sure that the furbaby would have a safe and happy home...All I can tell you is just be honest with them...If you are honest with them, you have nothing to fear!!:p Good luck...Let us know how it goes!:) |
Had one this past winter, and I agree with the other two posters. Just be honest and tell them how you take care of your current pets. They just want to make sure that you are not the crazy cat woman! (Or in this case, the crazy yorkie woman!):D |
I know this is inconvenient for you, but I've just got to say I love a rescue that would do this sort of thing. These people don't get paid; they are doing these inspections because they really care about animals. Almost anyone can act normal for a short period of time, but your home tells so much about you. I think they will want to check out the yard and make sure it's enclosed. Look at them as a safety inspector, who can warn you of any potential safety hazards. Also, many people rehome a dog because they didn't live in a place were they were legally allowed to have pets, so they would want to make sure this isn't the case. I wish breeders were just as careful! Good luck, I hope you get a wonderful pet! |
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I have a crazy cat woman whose backyard backs up to the side of our yard and I wish so bad I could do something about the situation....she just lets them breed and breed and breed and breed some more...they are constantly laying on our vehicles and scratching the crap out of them when we scare them off..the cats are not tame either but when I called the local animal shelter (no kill of course) they stated that someone has to catch them first before they will pick them up...when the woman was asked by DH and myself to keep her cats up so they would not scratch our vehicles she told us just to spray them with a waterhose and they would run off (yeah after leaving gouges in my paint and like I don't have anything better to do when I'm home except watch my truck to make sure a cat doesn't get on it) sorry to go off subject and kinda vent but jeez...have you heard that new country song don't know who it is by but the chorus is "God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy" I'm beginning to realize this is true!! |
don't think that I mentioned we also live in city limits which has a leash law that applies to CATS as well as dogs!!! Thanks for listening I kinda feel better now! |
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awww that is so touchy, I agree with every word you just said :) |
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