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Clarity creates better matches
Questions to Ask
Before You Say Yes
A practical checklist
Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes
Good questions are not judgmental. They help the organization understand your household and help you make a thoughtful, lasting match.
- Are there known allergies?
- Are there known fears or triggers?
- Are there known medical conditions?
- Does the pet have crate experience?
- Has the pet lived in a home before?
- Has the pet shown resource guarding?
- Has the pet shown separation anxiety?
- How does the pet behave around cats?
- How does the pet behave around children?
- How does the pet behave around dogs?
- How does the pet respond to strangers?
- How long has the pet been in the shelter or rescue?
- Is there any known bite history?
- Is the pet currently taking medications?
- Is there known escape behavior?
- What food is the pet currently eating?
- What is the adoption organization’s return or support policy if the placement does not work?
- What is the house-training history?
- Why is this pet available for adoption?
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