• Homevisit Form-NEW

  • Potential Adopter Information:

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  • Neighborhood:

  • Describe the street
  • Describe the setting
  • Are there loose cats or dogs in the neighborhood?
  • Is there a busy street nearby that would endanger the pet if it got loose?
  • Fence/Yard:

  • Is the yard fenced?*
  • Is there anything near the fence that the animal could climb on to get over the fence?
  • Does the fence appear to need repair?
  • Are there potential escape routes ? (i.e. low places near or under fence, holes etc.)
  • Are there places in the yard the pet could jump off of and get injured? (i.e. decks, etc.)
  • Is there an inground pool?
  • Are there plants or chemicals visible in the yard that could be poisonous?
  • If no fence, is applicant planning on installing fencing?
  • If considering invisible fencing, is the applicant aware that this does not work with all dogs?
  • Do you believe the applicant will correct any issues?*
  • Home and Living Arrangements:

  • Overall condition of the interior of the home:*
  • Condition of the basement:
  • Condition of the garage:
  • Where will the animal stay when company comes over?*
  • Are they prepared to crate the animal if needed?
  • Is there evidence of small children?
  • If there are small children, please remind the applicant they will need to watch toys, etc. lying around, since many dogs will chew things up & toys could be a choking hazard

  • Are there sewing kits, bobby pins, washcloths, sponges, trash cans, razors, at pet level or on counter pets could reach? (if so, point these out)
  • Is there access to chemicals? Cleaners, toilet cleaners, inside or antifreeze, etc. in the garage?
  • Do the furnishings of the house appear to be pet-proof? (no glass objects, dried flowers, potted plants at pet level, etc)
  • Are the living quarters pet-friendly, in your opinion?
  • Interaction with Current Pets:

    (if applicable)
  • Are any current pets reasonably clean?
  • Are any of them hand-shy?
  • Do they allow you to touch: (check all that apply)
  • Do they approach you in a friendly manner?
  • Did they eventually relax and accept your presence?
  • If the animal misbehaved, did applicant address it or ignore it?
  • What kind of discipline, if any, did you observe?
  • If you brought a "homevisit dog" with you, did their pets seem accepting of a new animal in the house?
  • Are the applicants aware that some animals need time to adjust to a new family member?
  • Family:

  • Were all family members present?
  • Do all family members seem accepting of a new pet?
  • Are there children in the household?
  • If applicable, how do children behave with pets?
  • Is anyone allergic to animals?
  • Training/Behavior:

  • How do they plan to exercise the pet?
  • Will the animal ever be left outside unsupervised?
  • Conclusions:

  • Do you feel the applicant will love and care for pet properly?*
  • Do you feel the environment is safe for a rescued animal??*
  • If this were your animal, would you adopt him/her to this family?*
  • Does this adoption feel right to you?*
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