Have You Ever Wondered Why Pet Adoption Processes Are Lengthy? Here's Why

Many pup parents to be may find that the adoption process can be quite tedious and lengthy, and maybe even a bit of the hassle. But there’s a reason for all this fuss – it’s all about the safety of the pups involved.

Even those with years of involvement in rescue operations have to go through this process. It is all done to ensure that the best possible home is found for pups, and to avoid the possibility of the pup being returned to a shelter, which is a heartbreaking experience for anyone.

If you are applying for a rescue dog, you must provide two personal references and a veterinarian reference. The former are rung up in order for shelters to properly gauge the lifestyles and home environments of the applications. The latter is contacted to ensure that all prior and current pets in the home of the applicant were well cared for medically and did not show signs of being mistreated.

Following this, a volunteer from the shelter will likely visit your home to inspect the area. This is to guarantee that the pup is entering a safe environment, and also gives them a chance to meet any pets who are in the home at the time and gauge how well they are treated and cared for.

Many may complain about this lengthy and sometimes awkward process, often with the argument: if these shelter pups are really in need of homes, why waste so much time being this selective? But this is truly essential to making sure the pup is going to a forever loving home.

Others may question the adoption fee. In reality, this fee barely covers – if it even does at all – the costs of the medical care of the pup prior to adoption, which includes de-sexing, vaccinations, some preventative care for pests, microchipping, and any other necessary treatments. It also doesn’t cover their basic needs – food, water, collars and leashes, grooming, training… the list goes on.

Pups need safe homes, and it is important for shelters to ensure that they get them. It’s all for the health and happiness of these precious pups, who deserve all the best things in the world! Don’t forget to like and share!