What does the Humane Society look for when they do a house check?
The humane society is checking my house to approve me for an adoption of a pit bull mix just wondering why they need to do this and what do they look for.
If anyone has experience that would be great!!
They know I have two dogs and a cat already – everyone met (escape the cat) the potential new pup to the group and they get along great. I have been just waiting for this house check!! – and hope that doesn’t ruin anything
OH and they are only doing a house check because of the BREED – If I were adopting a small terrier they would just let me have her already! But since she is in the pitbull/rotty category a house check is needed – I’m guessing to make sure I’m not a dog fighter!
Electric clutter that the dog could get into
chemicals and cleaning stuff- make sure it’s safe and away
toys and clutter and pens that the dog could chew up
if you have a pool, there has to be a fence
if you have a fenced in yard
do the people seem like an okay fit
do they know about poisonous foods that dogs can’t eat like chocolate and grapes
how will the dog get exercise
where will the dog sleep
where will the dog stay when home alone
what will you do if you can not take of the dog anymore
are you willing to provide training
what vet do you use
do you rent, or own your house, apartment, or condo
March 4th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I’m not sure but I’m guessing they look for average cleanliness and adequate space for the dog. Good luck!! =]
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March 4th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I think a lot of it has to do with the specific dog in question. If it is a dog that they feel will thrive best with certain requirements, they will probably be checking for those. Dogs have personalities of their own, and not all of them will do well in every situation.
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March 4th, 2010 at 10:45 am
they make sure that you don’t have poo on your floor.
seriously, they are pretty cool they just want to make sure that you have enough space for the dog to live, and that you aren’t a collector or anything.
they expect a little fur on your floor so don’t worry if the place isn’t spotless.
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March 4th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Electric clutter that the dog could get into
chemicals and cleaning stuff- make sure it’s safe and away
toys and clutter and pens that the dog could chew up
if you have a pool, there has to be a fence
if you have a fenced in yard
do the people seem like an okay fit
do they know about poisonous foods that dogs can’t eat like chocolate and grapes
how will the dog get exercise
where will the dog sleep
where will the dog stay when home alone
what will you do if you can not take of the dog anymore
are you willing to provide training
what vet do you use
do you rent, or own your house, apartment, or condo
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I’ve done home visits for a rescue organization
and those were the general questions they look for/ask.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Well, basically dog-proof the home much like you would child-proof the home. Don’t let the Draino bottle sit on the floor behind the toilet. Don’t let loose cords sit out in the open where the dog can chew on it. Make sure plants within the dog’s reach aren’t poisonous. Basically, if a kid could get himself into trouble, the dog could too.
Some places look to see if you have a fence which kind of bothers me. Why do you have to spend hundreds on a fence if you can just buy the leash?
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