Sitemap

  ADOPTIONS GET INVOLVED PROGRAMS PET TIPS

HOME
ABOUT US
CONTACT US

EMAIL US

FACEBOOK PAGE

Sit.PAWS.Stay BLOG

 Adoption Central Volunteer Low Cost Spay / Neuter Pet Central
Adoptable Dogs Foster Pet Microchipping Your New Pet
Adoptable Cats Connect With Us Pet Training Pet Health
Meet Your Match Create A Fundraiser Lost and Found Pet Behavior
How to Adopt In The News Humane Education Pet Training
Application Read Our Blog Rehome Your Pet Local Rescources
Seniors for Seniors   Feral Cats  
Happy Tails DONATE For Kids & Teens  
Second Chance Rescue Donate Now    
Pure Breed Rescue Become a Member EVENTS  
    Sponsor A Pet Event Calendar  
    Corporate Giving Newsletter  
    Monthly Giving Create A Fundraiser  
    Planned Giving Attend A Free Class  
    Memorial Giving Media & Press  

REHOMING YOUR PET

The decision to find a new home for your pet can be a difficult one for you and the family. There are many factors that come into consideration - financial, behavioral, living situation, conflict with another pet and more. PAWS wants to help you find a new loving home for your pet. The alternative of the city shelter has a stark reality - over 9000 animals will be euthanized this year and your pet is likely to be one of them if you release them to the city shelter.

PAWS can help you with options for training and behavioral issues with free classes and referrals. Having your pet Spayed or Neutered will often alleviate many behavioral concerns. We offer low cost vouchers to assist you with this. Our Second Chance Rescue program can also aid you in finding a new home for your pet.

 

DYI Pet Rehoming - first, understand that finding a good home may take some time - do not give away your pet for free or set it loose in the neighborhood! Your pet is relying on you to find a loving home - it is an important responsibility. For more information please download the Best Friend's How to Find Homes Booklet.

Important Steps to Re-Home Your Pet:

1. Make sure your pet is healthy and has been spayed or neutered. Be able to provide their new family with current medical and vaccinations records. People want to know that they are adopting a healthy pet.

2. Reach out to everyone - be sure to let all your friends and family know that you are looking for a good home for your pet. Prepare a flyer that you can post locally. Click here to download a template to use. Be sure to use a well written description that will get people interested in your pet.

3. Post your pet online and in the newspaper - Petfinder and Craig's List will let you post an advertisement and photo for free. Place an ad in the local paper - this is often a free service. Don't forget to post about them on your Facebook page or other social media.

4. Screening potential adopters - Asking questions is the key to finding a good home:

  • What kind of life will your pet have with its new owners?
  • Will they view it as a member of the family, or just a do or cat around the house? 
  • What will they do if it gets sick, or tears up their house, or doesn't get along with their other pets? 
  • Will it have daily exercise, quality food, regular vet care? 
  • Do they have experience with your pet's breed or specific issues your pet has?
  • How do they plan to discipline your pet or train it?
  • How much time will it spend in a crate or in the yard alone? 
  • If they have cats or kids or dogs, does your pet get along with those?
  • How does their activity level fit with your pet's?
  • Is it okay to have pets in your home/apartment/condo?
  • Have you had pets before? If so, why are you interested in adopting your pet?

5. Meeting potential adopters - You can meet people at their place or have them come to your home, but the safest way is to meet in a neutral spot. Bring the pet with you. What you want is to see:

  • How the person interacts with your pet.
  • Did they bring additional people (kids)? Is everyone there who needs to be?
  • Ask additional questions – be sure they are not going to sell your pet!
  • If you aren’t okay with the interaction, feel pressured or have doubts, don’t proceed! Continue looking for someone else.

6. Completing the re-homing - Once you have selected a new home for your pet, then prepare the pet and gather materials for the new owner. Meet at an agreed-upon time and place to give your pet to the new owner.

  • Provide the person with all veterinary records.
  • Take toys, beds, food, medications, etc. so the pet has these for comfort.
  • Get the person’s contact information so you can obtain an update, if you like.
  • Provide the person with any behavioral information she or he will need.
  • Document that you transferred ownership and materials.

 

If you have any questions on re-homing your pet please call us at 325-656-PETS (7387).