Going to sound like a numpty but...

B

Bright_Spark

Well-Known Member
Joined
25 October 2006
Messages
3,111
Location
Hampshire
Visit site
If I was going to enquire about rehoming a rescue dog, what sort of questions should I ask?

Brain cell has gone on holiday for a few days
blush.gif


Thanks
smile.gif
 
Depending on your circumstances, cats, children, level of training, behaviour/health problems if any. Age of dog, breeding (if known), general background (if known).

They are far more likely to ask you tons of questions e.g. experience of dogs (if any), home (-not how clean it is!), garden, do you work (this will often rule you out), how much exercise you plan to give. This is to try and get you a suitable match that will work out.

Rehoming rules vary organisation to organisation so it could be worth trying a few. There are also specialist breed rescues if there is a particular breed that you are interested in.
 
If the dog was a stray they may not have much information to give you and can only assess the dog as it's behaved at kennels which isn't always a great indication of how they'll be in a home. For instance a dog that has only been observed in kennels may be able to scale a 6 foot fence or could howl when left, but they wouldn't know that. It's a great idea to take on a rescue dog but be prepared for it not to be all plain sailing. Having said that I have 4 and wouldn't change a thing about any of them
 
Ask if you get a full refund if you return it ( -joke, honestly!!!!!!!).

Different groups ask for different levels of donation for the dog. This generally varies by pedigree/non-pedigree. In some case you don't actually legally own the dog until the end of the trial period, of course it does make it easier to return if it doesn't work out for any reason e.g. the dogs behaviour is unsafe to children but this wan't identified until the dog went into a private home.

Normally you will not be allowed to breed from it and if it isn't already neutered you may have to pay for this yourself. Remember that under KC rules you cannot show a neutered dog.

I missed out private rehoming earlier. I got two of my four rehomes this way.
 
[ QUOTE ]
of course it does make it easier to return if it doesn't work out for any reason e.g. the dogs behaviour is unsafe to children but this wan't identified until the dog went into a private home

[/ QUOTE ]


Do make sure there is a trial period stipulated for this reason. We fostered a Golden/Cocker mix back in August, with the fullest intention of adopting him after the one-month trial. Unfortunately, he attacked my small dog twice and bit someone quite badly; neither of these behaviours were evident at the shelter.

He is doing much better now in an only dog home with one owner.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top