Home Checks

[AmyMay]

Can any of you lovely people give me some pointers on carrying out a home check for two dogs I’m helping re-home??

Thanks xx

 

[blackcob]

'SHWA Homecheck Assesment' @ https://siberianhuskywelfare.co.uk/forms/ might be a useful template

 

[Meredith]

This thread may help...
https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/...ue-dog-what-does-a-home-check-involve.253542/

 

[popcorn1]

When we have had home checks they have not really checked anything!

They basically came round, had a chat with us, met our existing dogs and that was it. I guess some rescues just want to have a feel for the environment. They never checked if our garden was secure or anything.

 

[Tiddlypom]

You know the dogs very well, don’t you? Many rescues seem to have a blanket requirement for 6’ high fencing. If you know that these two are unlikely to be scaling such heights, you could be a little more relaxed on fence height, though a dog proofed garden is still essential.

 

[AmyMay]

Yes, TP. Certainly wouldn’t need a 6ft fence, but as you say a secure garden is a must.

 

[Dobiegirl]

So are you rehoming these dogs yourself Amymay?

 

[AmyMay]

So are you rehoming these dogs yourself Amymay?

Yes

 

[Dobiegirl]

Are the dogs neutered,spayed,vaxed and are you offering RBU

 

[AmyMay]

Are the dogs neutered,spayed,vaxed and are you offering RBU

Yes, except I have no idea what RBU is....

 

[Dobiegirl]

Rescue back up, in other words if it doesnt work out and they want rid now can you step in immediately and take them.

 

[AmyMay]

Ah got you. I’m not a rescue, and this is not a rescue. I’m simply helping an old lady to rehome her dogs as she’s no longer able to care for them.

 

[Dobiegirl]

Well in that case put them in touch with a rescue where they will be guaranteed a proper home otherwise those dogs could come unstuck down the line.

Why dont you contact a rescue, tell them they will be rehomed from their home and will the rescue offer them back up. I did this a few years ago with a Dobe, which I fostered, I contacted the rescue and because the dog was up to date with worming,flea treatment,chipped,vaxed and neutered they sent me an adoption contract and I got his new owners to sign and sent back to the rescue, the rescue also got the rehoming fee. That way the dogs are guaranteed a safety net.

 

[CAYLA]

What dobiegirl said, ideally if you can get a rescue to allow you to carry out a private rehome with their back up ( that would be good)
I have just offered this for a friend who boards and walks a dog who's owner had passed away.
I gave her contracts and transferred the chip to make it ( non transferable) I did however put it all in her name and told her should the dog need returning she is the back up and I will once again help her to rehome ( this way the dog is safely backed up) and contracted to be returned. I also made her charge and keep the donation fee as I would not assist a free rehome.
Home check in short
Secure garden
Check if owned incase the land lord wont allow pets ( ask for proof if needed)

 

[AmyMay]

Home check has been arranged for Friday with the help of a rescue.

Fingers crossed it goes well as it sounds like a fabulous home 🤞

 

[AmyMay]

Home check passed with flying colours!!!!!!!!

 

[EventingMum]

Home check passed with flying colours!!!!!!!!

Wonderful news, HHO is becoming the place to rehome dogs!

 

[AmyMay]

Wonderful news, HHO is becoming the place to rehome dogs!

Nothing to do with HHO in this instance

 

[Dobiegirl]

Are the rescue giving you RBU?

 

[AmyMay]

Are the rescue giving you RBU?

Yes, they are

 

[Dobiegirl]

Thats good news, what rescue did you chose in the end