Comments on: What do you hate about pet adoption procedures?

By: shock collars for dogs

shock collars for dogs — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:35:50 +0000

I dont think there should be anything to hate as Lots of the pet adoption companies work over time as a way to discover a constructive resolution for the uspet population issue. They work laborious find adoptable pets and provide them caring and loving family homes.

By: Hi my name is: ANIMAL

Hi my name is: ANIMAL — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:52:49 +0000

I remember the first time I went to adopt a dog I was turned down on the basis that I had never adopted before. I went to 6 different shelters/rescues before being approved. And I was not allowed to adopt a large breed dog because I didn’t have a ‘large’ yard but I take my dogs hiking, running, swimming, frisbee all kinds of different things but was told ‘ you don’t have a large enough yard’ .

By: ratlover1

ratlover1 — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:06:54 +0000

I think many good owners are discouraged by the long, intensive application. Some rescue organizations, for instance, ask as many as 50 detailed, personal questions, and even require a home inspection. Now I certainly understand why they do this. However, I feel that it keeps people away. Perhaps they could try a 2 or even 3 stage approach. Start with a more basic, simple application with just a couple of questions that are more personal or detailed, and that will probably weed out some of them. Those who ‘pass’ the first app would then proceed to the next stage which would involve more questions that will help an agency determine who would provide a good home. Etc. I think this would bring in a larger pool of potential families. It would also possibly lead to the discovery of more foster families which are always sorely needed…those persons/families who for whatever reason can’t or won’t be good ‘forever homes’ but who would be excellent choices to foster.

By: Tigger

Tigger — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:50:59 +0000

The only thing I hate about them is that irresponsible people are allowed to take dogs that have no idea how to care for them or anything else. The RSPCA are too strict. The downside is that the rescue centres are only open for a couple of hours each day & sometimes you have to wait a couple of weeks for the dog wardens to do their home checks. The best Rescue Centre I ‘ve visited was Babbington Kennels in Nottingham. Each dog has it’s own bed & kennel, the staff are very friendly/helpful & willing to push the boat out just that little bit further to give you peace of mind. Once you have taken your dog home you can phone for advice & they check up on the dogs progress in their new home. They are very thorough with their adoption processes & match the right dog to new owner. They also have a dog show once a year to raise funds for their shelter & you can take your dog/mutt along. I had a Pedigree Whippet from there who had been ill treated & they spent a couple of hours explaining her problems & how to get around them. That was 4 years ago. She will be 8 in March & has a life of luxury she deserves. I also have another rescued Whippet but she didn’t come from a shelter.