Getting your pets from a rescue centre can alleviate a lot of questions you may have about getting a pet!

Most centres now cater for all kinds of animals, maybe not all at the same site, but possibly at their satellite stations of the main rescue centre.  Firstly pets are assessed for any behavioural  problems they may have and in a lots of cases the staff  at the centres will of done their best to correct some of the problems they may have, if not all of them. So you have some idea of what to expect.

With dogs and cats and rabbits they also make sure that they are vaccinated the pet is neutered or spayed , or if you are taking the pet away before it has had it’s operation they will usually give you a voucher to ensure that you get the pet sterilised. You will normally have to sign a document stating that you will do this. 

This is to make sure there are no more unwanted pets to try and re-home. Most responsible pet owners have their dogs and cats neutered or spayed as a matter of course, unless they intend to breed responsibly from their pets. But a rescue centre will expect the pet to be neutered.

There is usually a fee to pay for the pet and this will vary, but it is too pay towards the previous keep of the animal that you have chosen and to deter just anyone taking one away.

When you first visit a centre you will need to register with them, this can sometimes include a voluntary donation but not always.

Once registered an interview will take place to see what type of pet you are looking for and your suitability to be an owner. It isn’t any good to send a pet back out into the world if the new owner isn’t suitable for the choice of pet!  Also very unfair for the pet involved. These are casual interviews just to see what work you do, is the pet going to be left for long periods, especially  for dogs and cats. If it’s a larger animal for instance a horse, are you capable of handing a 17.2h horse when you are only  4ft 6in.  These are all reasonable questions as the animal is their responsibility, either gifted to them a  stray or born at the centre.

Once they are happy that you will be a good adopter, you will be shown some pets that you are interested in. Now some centres will ask your preferences, small medium, male, breed etc and you will only be shown what you have requested to see. Other centres mainly smaller ones let you wander about looking for yourself, they will guide you to the right areas then it is up to you to read the pets histories  normally written on display boards on the pens. You just need a sensible head on at this stage, hard I know but advisable. 

• Their likes dislikes
• Don't get  on with children
• Must be the only pet in the house
• Cannot be left alone for long
• Can’t live with cats.
• Timid so need to have quiet homes
• Suit elderly couple
• Benefit from more training
• Bad recall

The lists can be endless, but once you have chosen your pet and depending on what animal you have chosen there are now a couple of different routes to take.

For smaller animals once you have decided which pet you would like, you spend some time with them and can usually take the pet away on the same day in some cases! Even being able to buy all the cage, hutch etc from the centres. This will normally be followed up by a home visit to check all is well?

But for dogs and cats you are encouraged to make a couple of visits to see how you get on, maybe if there is another pet in the family they will be introduced to see how the react to each other. You can also take them for a walk if it’s a dog or play in a room if it’s a cat. You can tell quite quickly when you have found your new soul mate. Once you have decided on your new pet a home visit will be arranged and as long as you pass the centres criteria, the pet is yours.

Larger animals such as horses, ponies donkeys and in some cases livestock also follow a different path. Once it has been determined that you are a suitable candidate for adopting. A home check would be done first, they will want to know where the animal will be kept, what facilities you have for looking after a large animal. Grazing,shelter etc. Most importantly can you afford to keep them and pay for insurance etc? Have you had experience  with this sort of animal before. Is the the sort of breed you are looking for right for you! Remember the 17.2h horse! They could also have ménages where you might be asked to ride for them if you are having a horse or pony , this is to see what sort of rider you are have you quiet hands an electric seat. All these are pointers to show them what you are capable of. Or not being the case.

A lot of centres with equines will offer a loan service so that you can get to know your new charge, they may offer you a couple of weeks to see if you both get on with each other, some centres will only do loan terms with horses anyway. This way the centre always own the equine you just adopt them. This is to stop unscrupulous people selling a good horse on!.

Also if you  ever have an financial or health problems in the future, the centre where you got your pet will in most cases be happy to take the animal back, sadly of course, but some circumstances cannot be avoided!

A bit of paperwork to finish up and way you go. A new and exciting start for both of you!

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