pet adoption
Whether you’re adopting a cat or dog, or even a more exotic pet, there’s now a whole process you need to go through. Not only does this process vary from state to state, it can even vary by facility.
Whichever facility you go to, there seem to be a few basic things that are required:
- - - - That you have a stable home.
- - - - That you are financially capable of not only adoption fees, but also any medical needs that may arise.
- - - - -That you have at least an idea of where you will seek that medical treatment.
Many facilities now require that you have proof of a veterinary appointment before taking custody of the animal.
Some basic information will be required when submitting an application:
---- Home environment (Do you own? Rent?)
---- Employment information
----Length of time the pet will be left alone per day
----Basic pet environment (where will the pet be allowed to go?)
----Veterinarian information
Most places require you to apply for a specific animal that is up for adoption, and there are no guarantees that you will receive that animal. There are usually multiple apps for that specific one, and someone else may be better suited to grab that one. If this is the case, you’ll need to start the process over with a new animal in mind.
The best thing to do when first deciding on a pet is to do an online search for shelters in your area. One of the best sites to start your search is PetFinder.com, but there are many, many other sites that are also very good and cater to the specific needs you bring into the equation.
I recently adopted my cat, Thomas, from a local shelter. I remember thinking that he felt like he was trying to adopt a child, and you are. No matter what type of pet you choose, he will choose a new addition to his family; one that will become an integral part of your day to day life. It will be best for you and your pet in the long run if you fit in as well as possible.
I am so happy to see that adopting a pet has become so much more complicated than going to your local shelter, pointing out a pet and paying a fee. I saw many, many pets go to unsuitable homes like that. Now all pets and owners are thoroughly screened to make sure this doesn’t happen and the fit is a happy one for everyone.