What to expect from your Rescue
There are usually procedures that are followed prior to placing any rescue
pet. The pets should always be evaluated for adaptability and watched closely
to get a feel of their general personality and likes/dislikes. Known biters
& aggressive pets are generally recommended to be put down. This is one
of the sad aspects of rescue work, however - there are countless numbers
of well tempered pets that it is difficult to constantly find qualified homes
for. That isn't to say that individuals don't often take the time to give
these types of pets a second chance, but it can be few and far between finding
homes willing to take on the serious liability that these pets pose. If you
are considering taking on such a case, be cautious and utilize professional
help. Some pets are offered for adoption within strict guidelines such as
no children, no other pets, or fenced yards only (many adopted with an "indoor
only" clause).
Pets are vaccinated and receive a general physical before adoption. Except
where a medical consideration precludes it - ALL RESCUES
SHOULD BE SPAYED/NEUTERED BEFORE BEING ADOPTED. This is extremely
important due to the numbers of unwanted pets across the US. Another important
thing to remember is that vet care for these pets is not free, therefore
there is generally an adoption fee to help defray the costs provided to the
rescues. The fee can vary from breed to breed, and rescue to rescue , so
ask about this up front.
Are there advantages to adopting juveniles and adults as opposed to babies?
YES !! Adults are generally past the chewing stage, housebroke /crate-trained
and generally more sedate. They may even come already trained. You would
also know exactly how big the pet would get (no growth surprises :), and
would have a good idea of the individual personality. The term "second
hand" does not mean second rate !!
Rescues have tons of love to give.
What should you expect when adopting a rescue pet? Most rescues will have
a pre-adoption form or questionnaire that asks things like whether you own/rent,
type of housing, number of family members, other pets, why you want to
adopt....... this is not done to offend you. The rescue person is merely
trying to match you to the most suitable pet, and to make sure that your
home is an appropriate one for the breed you want.
Expectations Continued Here...
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