Alpet Poundies Rescue Adoption Policy
These are our basic requirements for adopting one of our animals and giving it a loving, permanent home:
We ask that everybody in the household that will be living with the new pet be available when being visited by our home checkers. This is to include any other animals that you may have. N.B. We will not normally re-home terriers in a home with young children.
If you are hoping to re-home a puppy, we do not like them to be left alone for more than 2 hours at a time. For older dogs - 4 hours is considered long enough to be left alone.
Part of our home checking policy requires that you have a secure garden, with a minimum 4-foot fence depending on the breed of dog. Athletic dogs will need a minimum 6-foot fence. We will also check for other hazards such as ponds etc. to make sure that they are protected. If fencing needs to be put in place, the animal will not be re-homed until the home checker has re-visited to check this.
Animals will not be re-homed if you are moving, going on holiday or if anyone in the household is pregnant, and we will not re-home if you are likely to be moving to countries abroad which are not covered by the Pet Travel Scheme. Nor will we re-home if you are considering moving abroad within six months of adoption.
If you live in rented accommodation, then written confirmation from your landlord, stating that animals are permitted, will be required.
We have a full neutering policy. Our vets will neuter any animal old enough, and fit enough .
We will not re-home any dog for use as a guard dog, unless to an organisation that has use of such dogs, and only after we have carried out stringent checks of such organisations.
If you are homing a puppy, then you will be required to sign an agreement to have the animal neutered at the earliest date as advised by your vet. This cost to be met by the adopter unless the animal is returned to Alpet Poundies for neutering.
A home checker will contact you nearer the time to ensure neutering has been undertaken, and we will require a copy of the receipt from your vet.
We would strongly advise that you consider taking out pet insurance for the life-time of the animal, or perhaps opening an account where you can deposit a small amount every month to cover the cost of any veterinary treatment.
If you are considering putting your pet into boarding kennels (or a cattery) when you go away on holiday, you must ensure your pet is up to date with vaccinations and (for dogs), be covered for kennel cough, and use only reputable boarding institutions.
We will always be available to offer advice and help wherever we can, throughout the lifetime of your rescued animal, but in the event of the animal being unable to remain with you, he or she MUST be returned to Alpet Poundies, and not passed on to, or sold to, any third party.
N.B. We ask for an adoption donation for all our animals, which is non-refundable.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
There will always be exceptions and we will try to help, but please remember - the welfare of our animals is our first priority.
We ask that everybody in the household that will be living with the new pet be available when being visited by our home checkers. This is to include any other animals that you may have. N.B. We will not normally re-home terriers in a home with young children.
If you are hoping to re-home a puppy, we do not like them to be left alone for more than 2 hours at a time. For older dogs - 4 hours is considered long enough to be left alone.
Part of our home checking policy requires that you have a secure garden, with a minimum 4-foot fence depending on the breed of dog. Athletic dogs will need a minimum 6-foot fence. We will also check for other hazards such as ponds etc. to make sure that they are protected. If fencing needs to be put in place, the animal will not be re-homed until the home checker has re-visited to check this.
Animals will not be re-homed if you are moving, going on holiday or if anyone in the household is pregnant, and we will not re-home if you are likely to be moving to countries abroad which are not covered by the Pet Travel Scheme. Nor will we re-home if you are considering moving abroad within six months of adoption.
If you live in rented accommodation, then written confirmation from your landlord, stating that animals are permitted, will be required.
We have a full neutering policy. Our vets will neuter any animal old enough, and fit enough .
We will not re-home any dog for use as a guard dog, unless to an organisation that has use of such dogs, and only after we have carried out stringent checks of such organisations.
If you are homing a puppy, then you will be required to sign an agreement to have the animal neutered at the earliest date as advised by your vet. This cost to be met by the adopter unless the animal is returned to Alpet Poundies for neutering.
A home checker will contact you nearer the time to ensure neutering has been undertaken, and we will require a copy of the receipt from your vet.
We would strongly advise that you consider taking out pet insurance for the life-time of the animal, or perhaps opening an account where you can deposit a small amount every month to cover the cost of any veterinary treatment.
If you are considering putting your pet into boarding kennels (or a cattery) when you go away on holiday, you must ensure your pet is up to date with vaccinations and (for dogs), be covered for kennel cough, and use only reputable boarding institutions.
We will always be available to offer advice and help wherever we can, throughout the lifetime of your rescued animal, but in the event of the animal being unable to remain with you, he or she MUST be returned to Alpet Poundies, and not passed on to, or sold to, any third party.
N.B. We ask for an adoption donation for all our animals, which is non-refundable.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
There will always be exceptions and we will try to help, but please remember - the welfare of our animals is our first priority.
THE ADOPTION CONTRACT
The Adoption Contract requires the Adopter to agree to the above policy. It also includes the following:
Alpet Poundies Rescue advises that all new owners take out suitable insurance for adopted cats and dogs to cover veterinary fees and third party liability.
IN THE EVENT OF THE ANIMAL BEING UNABLE TO REMAIN WITH THE ORIGINAL ADOPTER ALL ANIMALS MUST ALWAYS BE RETURNED TO ALPET POUNDIES RESCUE, WITHOUT FAIL.
ALPET POUNDIES RESCUE RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF ALL THEIR REHOMED ANIMALS , IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE WELFARE OF THAT ANIMAL.
The Adopter accepts full liability for any veterinary fees incurred after the adoption of the animal.
The Adopter accepts full responsibility for keeping the animal under control and accept liability regarding its actions after adoption.
The Adopter understands that all information provided concerning the habits and past history of the animal is passed on in good faith. Alpet Poundies Rescue provides no guarantee regarding the reliability of the information or in relation to behavior, health etc.
The Adopter agrees:
Alpet Poundies Rescue advises that all new owners take out suitable insurance for adopted cats and dogs to cover veterinary fees and third party liability.
IN THE EVENT OF THE ANIMAL BEING UNABLE TO REMAIN WITH THE ORIGINAL ADOPTER ALL ANIMALS MUST ALWAYS BE RETURNED TO ALPET POUNDIES RESCUE, WITHOUT FAIL.
ALPET POUNDIES RESCUE RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF ALL THEIR REHOMED ANIMALS , IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE WELFARE OF THAT ANIMAL.
The Adopter accepts full liability for any veterinary fees incurred after the adoption of the animal.
The Adopter accepts full responsibility for keeping the animal under control and accept liability regarding its actions after adoption.
The Adopter understands that all information provided concerning the habits and past history of the animal is passed on in good faith. Alpet Poundies Rescue provides no guarantee regarding the reliability of the information or in relation to behavior, health etc.
The Adopter agrees:
- To allow Alpet Poundies to visit the animal by prior arrangement.
- To allow Alpet Poundies to repossess the animal if, in their opinion it is not being properly cared for.