I think I'm good but just in case. Thanks in advance.
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I volunteer for a rescue, and when I do the home visit, I'm just looking for anything that stands out as weird. I don't go through every room in the house, although some people show me anyway. If they say they have a fence, I'll make sure it's secure, and doesn't have big holes, etc. I bring a dog with me, usually the dog they want to adopt, and see how they react to the dog doing dog stuff. My last foster dog came in their house and peed under their table right away. Another dog ran in and got on their furniture right away. I just see how they react to that sort of thing. If they get upset about the dog doing that kind of stuff, that's a red flag for me. I use the time to talk to the adopters about their pets, how they feel about the new dog. Obviously, if I walk in and they have 80 dogs and trash from floor to ceiling, they're out. But I wouldn't worry too much about the homecheck if I were you. Like I said, a big part of it is how you react to the dog and what you say.
well im pretty sure they check your backyard for a fence and if so then they check for holes in the fence or ways the dogs can escape. also they check the gate to the fence. they check inside the house for little object the dog could choke on. they check for sharp object the dogs could get cut on. but to make sure you look good try making a small area for your dog surrounded by toys and a soft bed. hope i helped
I doubt that they would be going through you drawers or anything. I would assume that they would just inspect the house to see whether it is suitable for a dog to live in.
For example, no large gaping holes in your roof.
It varies slightly depending on the individual rescue group. Questions asked on an adoption application can give you a good idea of what they'll be looking for and focusing on. Securely fenced in yards are required by many rescue organizations. Some rescue groups also require or recommend crates, so they may look for that. Your home should be fairly clean and sanitary and generally dog-proof.
Went through this with SPCA...
they just check for cleanliness and if there are children... then they check the space of your home to make sure that there is ample room for the size animal you have and to see if the family will interact etc.
I think it is a power issue. They love to feel they have the power to approve or disapprove of you.
We could care less if your home looks like it was just professionally cleaned... so no need to break out the gloves and mop bucket :) I always giggle when I go for home visits and as soon as the front door opens there is an overwhelming smell of pine sole and everyone is dressed in button downs, hehe.
A home visit to get to to know the family better!! You learn so much more about the prospective family from their home! You get to see where the dog will spend his/her time and if the house is appropriate for a dog (dog friendly). You also get to meet the children, if any, and get to know them, as well.
We want an accurate depiction of what your house looks like, how it is run, and how your house will accommodate a dog (where the dog will fit in). We look at the family dynamic and pay special attention to the individual personalities and family "type" to see if we have a good match for that particular dog or not. If not, we will try to find another dog that is compatible to place into the home.
Some things I look for is potential hazards to the dog (exposed electrical cords, cleaners left out, holes under the fence, clutter everywhere etc.). I will not adopt any of our dogs out to anyone who smokes inside of the house (my personal decision), so I do look for that. I like to see that the family has carefully planned where the dog will be spending most of his time, where he/she will sleep, etc.
It is just a better way for us to get to know you and to make a good match for you, your family, and the dog :)
NOTE: Like Bambi.. I too bring one of MY dogs, Clara (she is VERY intutive), to the home visit to see how she reacts and the potential owners react. She drools (Saint Bernard), usually dirty from playing outside, and will welcome herself on furniture, as well. I like to see reactions too.
see the ASPCA page only few shelter do a home inspection not here in VA
They'd check the size of your yard, whether it's fenced in or not. If it's not, do you have a kennel/dog run. They'd ask questions like how much time would the dog be alone on an average day, do you have kids, if so how old. Do you realize the responsibility it takes to take care of a dog. Besides the yard size and fence, I'd say they basically need to know that he won't be alone alot, that you'll have plenty of time to give him attention, and things of that nature. I bet you do great!
I volunteer with a pure breed rescue group and when doing home visits it is much more about getting to know the family than anything else. I do check for hazards and acceptable fencing but other than that it is education about the specific breed and about me learning who the family is and what they are looking for in a dog to ensure we can find the best fit for the dog and the family.
I also bring my dogs when I do home visits. They tell me more about the home than I could ever figure out on my own. If they are not comfortable then likely neither would other dogs.
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