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Adopting a dog - Home check

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  • 31-12-2007 1:44pm
    #1
    dellytots
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭


    Hi

    I picked out a dog to adopt from Dogs Aid animal shelter on stephens day. Im still waiting for them to do a home check before I can collect her.

    Does anyone know what involved in these home checks?


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    #2
    Pheonix Ski
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭Pheonix Ski


    Im afraid I dont but Id be very interested to no whats involved aswell...


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    kerrysgold
    Closed Accounts Posts: 969 ✭✭✭kerrysgold


    well I've only done 1 home check but we basically checked to see if the garden was secure, found out where the dog was going to be sleeping etc, found out what sort of food was going to be fed that sort of thing, but this was a person living on their own, I suppose it might be more complex if there is a family involved or whatever. good luck anyway! I'm sure if you house appears dog friendly you'll pass. :)


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    #4
    lurchin along
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭lurchin along


    The purpose is to ensure that you and your home are prepared and suitable for the dog you've chosen.
    Register with your local vet if you haven't yet done so and be sure to get their out of hours emergency number!
    The checker will want to see where the dog will sleep,where it will be kept when you're out and when you're in and how it is to be kept from wandering the streets-most insist on a well fenced garden!
    They will want to talk to all occupants of your house to be sure that everyone welcomes the new addition.
    And they will (hopefully) be able to advise you on any aspects of the dog's care you are wondering about.
    They are not coming to see your taste in home decor and it is not a 'mother in law visit'!
    A few dirty dishes won't frighten them!


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    dellytots
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭dellytots


    Thanks for the help.
    We have everything ready for her food,bed,toys,coller,lead, we cleared the garden and made sure its secure just waiting to bring her home now n giv her lots of love.:D:D:D


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    #6
    lurchin along
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭lurchin along


    Sounds like you'll fly it!Happy new year to you and your new 'baby'


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    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Most rescues will not rehome dogs till after the festive season so i am sure you will be home checked in the next week or 2.

    Homecheckers are normal people who just want to make sure you & your dog to be will be happy.


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    EGAR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭EGAR


    I have a Home Visit Questionaire which is filled in by the Homechecker and then signed by both the HCer and the potential adopter. It contains such things as: house/flat, rented/owned, if rented statement from landlord that dogs are allowed, nearest vet, steps taken during vacations ie kennels, restricted breeds act explained, feeding explained, other pets, other occupants (names, ages etc), and lots more. Mine is geared towards Bull Breeds, naturally :D


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