Rehoming your dog? Here’s a quick guide.
For whatever reason, some of us might find ourselves in a position where we have to rehome our dog. Whether you’ve rescued a stray or need to move away, here are three things to take into account.
1. Ensure that your dog is prepared to go
Before settling your dog into a new home, ensure that it is microchipped and sterilised. Microchipping your dog allows for easy identification should it go missing. On the other hand, sterilisation prevents unnecessary breeding while reducing the potential of certain cancers. So, be sure not to skip these important steps!
2. Do your due diligence: vet potential new owners
We all wish for our dogs to be rehomed to a safe and pleasant environment. The best way to ensure this is to do a quick check on potential adopters, looking out for any past track record that could be a cause for concern.
If all goes well, the next step is to ensure that the potential adopters are able to care for the dog well. You may consider checking how long the dogs will be left alone at home. Understandably, many people have work to attend to, which would require them to leave the dog at home alone. However, if this occurs for up to 10 to 12 hours regularly, it would be better to find a potential adopter who can afford to be at home more often.
Similarly, do take note of the adopter’s ability to walk the dog daily. This is to make sure that your dog would be well taken care of in its new home.
3. Check the safety of the new home
Finally, do take the precaution and check the safety of the new home. Are there window grilles put in place? Is there any way for the dog to squeeze out through gaps in the gate? To be assured, you can consider requesting a video of the house.
Another tip is to take the trip and send your dog over instead of having the new owners pick it up. This way, you can gain more insight into your dog’s future living conditions and assess its safety.
Do also take note: remember to double leash your dog -- one martingale collar and one martingale harness. This is to prevent your dog from escaping in the rehoming process.
And there you have it -- your dog is ready to be rehomed! Hopefully, you can now rest assured that your pup will be rehomed into safe hands.
Sources:
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs/pets/owning-a-pet/caring-for-your-pet/sterilising-your-pet
Written by: Erin
