How to be sure you are adopting the right dog
For those who are toying with the idea of adopting a dog and looking forward to visiting a shelter, the sight of cages and animals can be a little overwhelming. Animal lovers can take a step by rescuing a dog in a shelter by permeating them into your household. However, dogs come with their own unique challenges, and experts believe that owners should ask specific questions before accepting one.
It is best to consult about what to expect and what the prospective pet may be like. Besides, these animals come vetted but might still have some behavioural issues. However, most of them have a report attached to them so that the owners can predict demeanours. The same may go with breeders as well.
There’s one vital point that you must remember, though. Every dog needs to adjust. The environment and surroundings are new and can be a shock, making the pets overly shy or anxious. But there have been some rewarding experiences of pet fostering, and all humans are encouraged to learn their lessons along the way.
Here are some questions you might want to ask before you adopt a dog:
Primary
- How long has the pet been at the breeders, rescue group or shelter?
- Why does the pet need a home if it is happy?
- Has it been spayed (female) or neutered (male)? If not, when can this be performed?
- Are all vaccinations complete, or are there any underlying diseases you should know about to get the dog treated?
- Should I keep the pet separated from the others I possess, especially if it has been diagnosed with upper respiratory infections or kennel cough?
- Any behavioural issues that you should be concerned about, and how should these be tackled?
Fostering process
- What happens if I find taking care of the dog difficult and decide to give it up?
- Are the medical bills for pet care extremely high?
- Will my other pets be infected with something from my adopted foster one?
- How are medical emergencies handled?
Temporary adoption
- How long am I supposed to keep the dog? If it is until someone comes along, then how long should that take?
- Should the pet be brought to adoption events? If so, then will you be communicating the date, time, venue and other details?
- Will my other pets be infected with something from my adopted foster one?
- How are medical emergencies handled?
- Will the adoption centre, rescue group or shelter do the needful?
- Where do I get food and other supplies such as a litter box, medications etc.? Should I buy them or will you be providing me with the same?
- What happens if the foster pet is unadoptable?
- Can I adopt a pet even if I possessed it only temporarily?
Whenever you are trying to foster a pet, expect the unexpected. Pets that don’t do well at the shelter are more often provided with temporary accommodation. With the change in surroundings, the pet gets the required energy to recuperate. It can be a challenge, which is rewarding in the end.
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