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โ๐ธ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.โ
We are focusing on adoption not buying pets as they are two different matters. Those who work in animal welfare organisations understand the highs and lows which they face daily.
Dealing with animal welfare organisations and breed speciality rescues only if they are registered non-profit organisations.
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There are animal welfare organisations which deal with
– All animals;
– Cats only;
– Dogs only;
– Equine (including donkeys) only;
– Farm animals.
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If you have your heart set on a specific breed, source a Breed Specific Rescue Organisation from which to adopt as they are experts on their favourite breed inside and out as well as specific requirements.
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of adopting from a bona fide animal welfare organisation or breed specific rescue
– an adoption fee which normally includes sterilisation, vaccination and microchip and often does not cover the cost of the animalโs stay;
– good, sound advice;
– knowledge of the animalsโ character, likes and dislikes particularly if the dog or cat has been handed in to be re-homed.
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Bear in mind that unless you are known to an employee or volunteer they donโt know you and there are excellent reasons for the process.
Welfare organisations do take different approaches but are consistent with the following
– Interview and completion of an information sheet so that they can get to know you, understand your requirements and your pet ownership history โ this could take place before you look at the animals otherwise after, when you have found a pet you wish to adopt;
– If you live in a sectional title scheme they might require a copy of the current registered rules pertaining to the keeping of pets;
– Pre-home evaluation to ascertain the suitability of your property for the animal chosen;
– Legal agreement โ you will sign a legally binding agreement with the organisation;
– Once all the formalities are in place, the pet which you have chosen will have a final health check, a microchip implanted and be sterilised if this hasnโt been done already. (A growing number of organisations are sterilising puppies and kittens from the age of 12 weeks.);ย
– Post-home inspection โ some organisations will also conduct one or more ad hoc inspections to check on the animal which you adopted.
๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ช๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ง?
The animals are there for a variety of reasons through no fault of their own.
They could be strays which have been collected and not claimed, have been confiscated due to cruelty, handed over by their owners for rehoming.
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ
Some organisations do and some donโt. If you are not in a position to adopt for whatever reason but can provide a responsible home, contact various rescues and offer to do so.
The toughest part emotionally is letting them go when they have found their forever home.
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to come home with you and be part of the family, remember that it is a forever commitment and their health, wellbeing and happiness are in your hands.
Be patient with the animal, as they are in a new environment and with humans who they donโt know and often need time to acclimatise and learn their boundaries.
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This article is produced by SAVetshops, in the interest of informing people and sharing information. It is not considered a reference article or a definitive medical reference. Source references are listed below and any person wishing to know more should consult these references, their local vet, state health service or doctor.
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