I saw this and thought it was very smart and useful :) Pet Adoption Sense If you are placing animals this is a very simple how to with Tips and Suggestions to keep your animal safe and have a smooth transition. It was not produced in association with any group. Most of it is just common sense....by the way if you look up the meaning of sense, it states sound practical or moral judgement. TIPS... - You have every right to know who the adopter is and where they live. -ASK if they rent or own. There could be a breed or size restriction or a higher deposit in rentals. One of the most common reasons for rescue application refusals is saying they own when they dont. You could check on property ownership by calling your city/village hall. There is also online property info. Thirty +communities in WI have dog breed restrictions. I dont agree with breed restrictions to address unsafe dogs, but it exists. Also ask if their Insurance will accept the breed. If your animal needs a fenced yard, ask if they have the correct fencing. Questions encourage people to think of the ramifications of pet ownership. They may love the cute face and forget about checking restrictions. -You can charge a re-homing fee. Free ads may encourage collectors, resale of your pet for profit, or other unsafe purposes. However, high fees alone dont guarantee a good home. Checking the references is most important. -WI law states puppies and kittens have to be 7weeks old to place, 8weeks is better for development. - If its a pure breed dog/cat there are breed rescues that do a great job. IE: Pitbull Rescue, Greyhound Rescue, etc. Also, if you are looking for a dog/cat they have great programs. Goggle the breed name followed by rescue. - If you have feral cats in your area, (WI) Dane County Friends of Ferals is a great source of information; education on feral cats, managing feral cat populations in your area, and adoption of feral cats/kittens. daneferals They also have barn cats available. -To good home only is a good thought to put in the ad, but checking the references and using common sense would do more to ensure a really good home! -If you are placing a pet because you cant afford spy/neuter services, there are low cost clinics in most areas. (for cats Ive seen as low as $8.) Cant afford vet services, some areas have grants for vet services. Check with local no kill shelters for info or check with Maddies Fund website, they are a non profit who funds different animal related services during the year. The also sponsor a free adoption weekend at shelters certain times of the year. -If you dont find a good fit or you dont want to check out the adopter, you could place your animal in a NO KILL shelter. Be sure to ask the shelter if they are No Kill! There are also No Kill non-profit animal rescues. If they are full, ask where else to try. Find by Goggling no kill shelters or rescues by state. The AKC would also have more info. Below is a simple version of what should be done when you have any enquiry about your animal: 1) Ask for references! (at least 2 w/name and number): vet(for sure), breeder, groomer, someone in business. Someone other then a friend of the adopter. Then prior to any meetings CALL the references. If they dont want to give references, they dont get the animal period! 2) Most rescues go to the adopters home for a home check, I would follow this step but take a friend.(be safe) Dont take the animal in, leave the pet in the car or home until you are sure its a good situation. 3) Type or write a simple sales/adoption agreement. Rescues require them, in fact samples are posted on their websites, they could provide additional tips. It could simply state: Date, (your name & address), is selling/placing a black and white 2yr old spayed female collie (Lassie), with (adopters name & address). Should (the adopters name) not be able to keep Lassie at a future time (your name here) would have first right to take Lassie back with no cost to the original owner. Make a copy, then both owner and adopter sign and date both copies. Each keep a copy. IF you have a gut feeling something is wrong...go with it! You are probably right. Your animals life depends on your decisions... I shutter at some of the warning posts here about adopters using pets for animal food or fighting. The reason Im posting this Tip Guide is to give pet owners options and help them keep their pets safe. I do not read or flag ads. Several readers have contributed their thoughts to this publication. It also complies with CR list rules on content. There are many good people looking for pets and they dont mind being checked out, its probably what they would do themselves. Pet ownership should always be considered a lifetime commitment. Best Wishes...M
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:43:21 +0000
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