I want to adopt a dog via RSPCA or Pet Rescue. Does anyone have any preferences, advice or tips to share?

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Good luck!I want to adopt a dog via RSPCA or Pet Rescue. Does anyone have any preferences, advice or tips to share?
I'm currently thinking about doing the same thing.


There's nothing really you need to know. Just make sure you pick the right dog for your lifestyle. The people may need to come and inspect your property before letting you take the dog home. The dogs normally come with a two to four week trial period, and if the dog turns out to be incompatible with your life, you can return him/her.


Good luck, and I wish you all the best in your search for your new friend.I want to adopt a dog via RSPCA or Pet Rescue. Does anyone have any preferences, advice or tips to share?
I have big issues with the RSPCA* (although obviously not with the dogs!!) and I'd go to Dogs Trust, or a private Rescue Centre (or Breed Rescue) way ahead of going near the RSPCA.





* Reasons? Apart from their political stance these days, my sister adopted from the RSPCA. The pre-adoption home-visit was a brief affair and the visitor only spent about 5 minutes 'checking' the garden and fencing and the rest of the time sat drinking tea and discussing anything but dogs/adoption. And it turned out the dog they chose was totally wrong for them, which the Kennels must have known!!! Happily my sister and her husband stuck with it and she's gradually coming round but this ****** should never have been paired with my sister!! And the RSPCA has never phoned to check all is well (perhaps they prefer to let sleeping dogs lie, but ..............)
Like others have said just go to the RSPCA or rescue centre and remember what you want in a dog. The staff can be very helpful so it might be an idea to get them to show you around and answer any questions.





Its not that nice walking round. i wanted to take them all home but when we saw an adorable little pup with a broken leg we were hooked. we knew she was the one we wanted and dispite the staff trying to put us off due to her being 'messed up' we fought for her.





We got our special little girl on sunday after spending four weeks visiting her every day as she couldnt come home until her leg was better. Unfortunatly the vet messed up and she had her leg amputated on friday but now she is home and hoping round like any other pup.





It really is an amazing feeling to give a dog a home after some of the stories you hear. We love our little girl and she will have a happy home for life.





Just remember to be patient when you get your chosen dog home. it is all new and they can be very timid and scared the first few days. Pooping on the floor will be one of the many thinks you have to deal with but its all worth it when you see their tail wagging!!





Hope this helps.





Good luck
RSPCA is good but i prefere MONICAS DOGGY RESCUE. monica saves dogs from being put down at places like rspca. she has a No Kill policy and takes very good care of her dogs. you can get them at any age from puppies to 12 year olds and they have already had there first few shots.





check out her websiteor email her for more information:





http://www.doggierescue.com/





see what you think





hope i helped


good luck!!!! :D
Just choose a dog that you like, spend a bit of time checking them out before you choose to adopt one because the dog you choose is going to be your responsibility once you adopt it so you might as well get one that you will like.
There really arent any tips needed. Just go to the store, get some info, sign some papers and your done.


Ive heard for the spca they check your house before allowing you to bring your animal home.


And thats pretty much it.


Good luck.
Here's some good article you can read on regarding adoption. hope this helps:


http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/uwx.html
RSPCA is good but i prefere MONICAS DOGGY RESCUE.
Buy a carpet shampooer. The dog will probably pee all over the place.