Adopt a Rescued Dog or Cat (2024)

FAQs

How to answer cat adoption questions? ›

Be honest in your answers and don't lie about anything that you're asked. It's tempting to write down what you think the rescue wants to hear, but this could lead to you matching with a cat or dog who won't fit well in your home environment.

Be Honest About Yourself

The rescue agency is probably going to ask questions like “Why do you want to adopt a dog?” and “Do you rent or own your home?” Rescues aren't looking for perfection in your answers. They're looking for a full picture of what you'll be like as a dog pawrent.

There can also be problems with a rescue's adoption process. Maybe they don't do an extensive enough meet-and-greet, or avoid the home trial altogether. Or, they may be slow to respond when there is a problem with an adoption.

Provide as many details as possible about your living situation, family experience and how you plan to care for the animal. Explain your previous experience with raising an animal, including training and exercise regiments. The more information you're able to provide, the better you'll look on your application.

At the end of our application we also ask, “Why are you looking to adopt a dog/cat?” We aren't looking for a novel, but writing a few sentences about the life you can provide for the animal (previous experience, routines, activities you will include your animal in, etc.) is helpful in our decision making process!

The 3-3-3 rule is a set of guidelines for the first three days, three weeks, and three months after adopting a new dog. The goal of the 3-3-3 rule is to help the dog adjust to their new environment and build a strong foundation for a long and happy life with their new family.

If so, know you are not alone. This phenomenon is very common and even has a name: Adopter's Remorse. It's a feeling of sudden panic, guilt, or regret one experiences after adopting a pet.

Why did my cat adoption application get denied? ›

An adopter may be denied because of unrealistic expectations, such as his or her small kids will have the responsibility of caring for the new pet or the pet will acclimate to its new home in a short time. If you want an indoor/outdoor cat, you may be hard-pressed to find a shelter that will adopt one to you.

In general, however, the best age to adopt a puppy is eight to ten weeks. This will give your puppy plenty of time to work through the developmental stages that take place while the puppy is still with its mother. It also allows you to make sure you're complying with any laws that might pertain to your area.

Pit bulls, pit bull mixes, black cats and black dogs are the most unlikely animals to be adopted from local shelters, according to those who run them.

So, dealing with bad behavior is one of the biggest challenges of adopting a rescue dog. You have to remember that these dogs have never been in this kind of environment before. So, you and your family must be patient and teach the rescue dog how to behave.

Avoid asking only yes/no questions—ask probing questions and have the adopter tell their story: Ask about what cats they have owned over the years and what happened to them, etc. Indoor/Outdoor – ask questions that will lead to what their intention is regarding if the cat will be living outdoors, or going outside.

Taking a rescue cat home can improve your sense of happiness and well-being. Research has shown that: Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets. Playing with a cat can elevate serotonin and dopamine levels, which help to calm and relax.