Tips for Rehoming

Before rehoming your pet, it is strongly recommended to:

• Ensure your pet is spayed/neutered (fixed)
  • Why is this important? This will ensure your dog is not misused for breeding, as well as help control overpopulation, which would result in more homeless dogs.

• Ensure your pet is up to date on vaccinations (minimally the rabies vaccine)
  • Why is this important? Your dog could contract a serious illness (some of which can lead to death), so this will ensure their safety through the rehoming process.

• Low cost resources: http://lowcostanimalhospital.com/

Rehoming Steps

There are numerous rehoming pages online that you can share your pet, but it is strongly recommended to start by creating a profile on Adopt a Pet, which will help you find, screen, and meet potential adopters, as well as collect a rehoming donation. The recommended steps include this tool.

Remember to be patient as this process can take time; most pets are not adopted overnight, and rushing can cause the pet to be placed in the wrong home.

1. Create a profile for your pet on Adopt a Pet: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/list-a-pet/step-1
   • Include whether your pet is fixed, up to date on vaccinations, and if there are any known health issues.
   • Include lots of clear photos (and videos if available) to show your pet's best side.
   • Include if your pet is friendly with other animals (dogs, cats, if known), as well as people (adults and kids, if known).
   • It helps to include why you are rehoming your pet, as many will ask this question.
   • Ask for a small rehoming fee (this helps ward off those with bad intentions, even something as small as $50 helps).
2. Share your dog's profile on Facebook rehoming groups to help them get seen.
3. Screen potential adopters to ensure a safe, good home for your pet.
   • ​​Complete a vet check and reference check.
     • This includes calling the potential adopter's vet to ensure pets are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered, if appropriate. This will ensure your pet will be taken care of and potential adopters are honest about the care given to their current pets.
   • Review "Do Not Adopt" lists to ensure this is a good home for your pet.
     • There is no "official" list, but existing lists organized by volunteers can be referenced.
     • This is one such list that requires an email to register: http://www.dnapets.org/about.aspx
     • Additional lists may be in existence on Facebook as well, it does not hurt to check any that you receive.
4. Complete a home visit and a meet and greet to ensure a good fit.​
   • This will help ward off those with ill-intentions, as well as make sure they get along with other animals in the home.
5. Collect the rehoming fee and complete the adoption.
   • If your pet is microchipped, make sure to transfer the chip to the new adopter.
   • Make sure to update their profile and posts as adopted.
   • If you are in a position to take the pet back and keep looking if it does not work out, it's a good idea to offer this as an option. Even if you cannot take the pet back but can help to look for a new home, this can be helpful.

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