puppy adoption (how to know its a good home)?

Question

what are some signs i need to look for to make sure I am finding them good homes were they will be took care,ive posted ads and ads on the internet when these people want to adopt the puppy what should i ask them to know they are going to care for it and stuff and how should i turn someone down any information will help.

Answer 1

This may help, modify as needed


ADOPTION APPLICATION

NAME:_______________________________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________

PHONE:________________
E-MAIL:_______________________________

Do you own or rent your home?___________________
If you rent or live in anothers home, give their name _____________________& phone number _______________________.

FAMILY MEMBERS:How many children & what age live in your home?___________
______________________________________________________________________

Will this dog be an inside or outside dog?
Do you have a fenced yard?
How will this dog be contained to the yard?

Vet:Name:_____________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________________

Do you have cats, rabbits or any other small critter?
__________________________
Other pets you have:____________________________________________

Personal ref :
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________Years known:____________

Name:_____________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Years known:____________

Name:_____________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Years known:____________

Please tell me in your own words why you would want to adopt a
_____________________? What do you know about _________? How will you
handle "bad" behavior?

I will contact you within 5 business days. Please understand that
you may not be the only person looking to adopt this animal. Your
application may not be approved for various reasons and I will
contact you with that info.

A home check, vet check and reference check is a must before any adoption will be approved. Please add anything you would like to say for yourself on this form also. I hope to get great matches for all my pets and the more I know about you, the better chance I have. I hope this adoption works for all!

Answer 2

Well..for starters...ask if this is their first pet. Ask about what their plans are such as..training classes, will they train it to be an indoor or outdoor dog. How much time do they have to tend to the dog..walking, feeding, playing, shopping for nice toys and treats. Do they have patience.
You can also have trial periods..let them take the dog home for a couple weeks and talk to them to find out how things worked out. Check in on them once in a while..see how the dog reacts when around these new owners. If a dog looks scared, looks too thin from not being properly nourished, has it become aggressive?
I always try to see how people are around animals and others..and watch the dogs reactions. The dog will always tell you by how they react or look. You can even have questionnaires made up and conduct interviews (like adoption agencies for kids). Animals are living creatures as well. I'm sure you'll do fine. Trust your instincts.

Answer 3

There are so many questions you could ask. First of all, ask if they have a vet that they have used in the past for the puppy. Then you should also recommend they keep the puppy on the food it was started on, if they bicker about the price of the food then ask how they can afford one if they cant afford good food. Grocery store food is unacceptable for a healthy dog. Also ask them if they are planning to have it spayed or neutered so as not to add unwanted animals to the shelters. I could go on but I think you get the point.

Answer 4

Ask alot of questions -

what vet do you go to?

what type of food do you like to give your dog?

what would you do if the dog had ______symptoms?

will you be neutering/spaying the pet?

will the dog be indoors or outdoors mostly?

how often will the dog be alone?

[things like that......and perhaps offer to take the puppy back in within a week or so if they have any reason of changing their minds]

Answer 5

fenced yard - you need to do home checks
own their home or have landlord permission - you need to call and ask the landlord
history of good pet ownership - a reference from the vet.. not a history of "we owned several cats they ran away.. we had a dog we gave it away... "
willingness to spay or neuter
how many hours will the dog be home alone?
will it be an indoor or outdoor dog?
will you take it to Obedience lessons?
do you have kids? ages? (dont adopt to somebody with little kids - puppies and little kids DONT mix... both are too much work)
if they ask YOU alot of questions that is a good sign as well

animal shelters screen people thoroughly - I know because I worked for one and that was my job and yes I turned down a lot of people.. of course in general its easier when you are at a shelter because already you have eliminated most scum people who wouldnt come to the shelter in the first place (eg the ones looking for dogs to sell to research labs are not going to come to the shelter)

print out "application" forms asking address... landlord info.. if they have fence.. do they have other pets.. are the other pets spayed/neutered/vaccinated...

its tough becuase the scum people know how to fool you and know you want to get rid of the pups so will tell you exactly what you want to hear..and yes they will bring their kids...

you are not a shelter I assume so really you are NOT adopting them out - you are either giving them away or selling them

if you want to have a written contract go ahead.. stuff like "the pup needs to be spayed/neutered" and that you will take any pup back with in 2 months if its not working out....

how to turn them down : simply get to the point say I am sorry but because you dont have a fenced yard we are not able to let you have the dog at this time...keeping a dog tied up creates an agressive dog and we dont want to be known for breeding agressive dogs...or sorry but your landlord said you are not allowed a dog.. or sorry but your history shows a failure to take ailing pets to the vet and we want to make sure these pups go to good homes..

REALLY your best bet is to take them and reliniquish to a shelter who is better prepared to deal with this

remember.. if YOU were a good home - your dog wouldnt have had a litter...

reputable breeders DONT breed until they have a waiting list for pups

Answer 6

go and look at the family . If they have small children i advise against it . If they never had a dog before ,the same .If the home looks neglected your puppy will also be neglected.