Adopting a Pet
Certain pets aren't for everyone, but if there's a thoughtful, considerate, would-be adopter out there, we'll help you with the rough spots and make sure that you'll fall in love with the newest member of your family. Adopting an animal should not be considered a rental to be returned at the first inconvenience. Before you commit to adopting an animal from All Life Animal Rescue, take a few minutes and consider the issues raised here. If after carefully considering these issues you still believe that a pet is right for you, we'll help you get started with our adoption process.
Things to Consider
"What if the Pet doesn't work out in our home?" We shudder when an adopting family asks about returning a pet before it has moved into their home and life. Adoption means to PERMANENTLY accept the new pet into one's life, which includes sickness and health, good times and bad, and all of the changes of life. Of course All Life Animal Rescue. WILL take back any pet it places for any reason. Having said this, we would like you to consider a few things before you adopt.
If you are thinking of adopting an All Life Animal, realize that you are taking on a life changing responsibility that will last for several years.
All Life Animal Rescue Only fosters animals to help prepare them to be suitable house pets. We feed, bath, and introduce the animals to normal household "life." Training should not end at adoption. New adopters of dogs are encouraged to and should take them to a basic canine obedience class. Doing so helps owner-dog communication, builds confidence, and aids bonding.
Behavior problems are often cited as reasons for returns. In most cases, simple training techniques can be employed to change most troublesome behaviors. It's true that most people give up on a good pets too soon because they are not willing to make an effort to work through a trying situation.
Be warned that living with a new adoption can get bumpy from time to time. A pet is capable of doing things, usually the wrong things, when you least expect it. A growl, snap, scratch or bite can occur with ANY pet, and one incident should not be grounds for divorce. In many cases of a bite, there can be extenuating circumstances that provoked the animal to react the way it did. It does NOT mean the dog or cat is aggressive. Likewise, an occasional housebreaking incident should be expected. Like you, your pets body is subject to fluctuations that may mean an isolated instance of house soiling. In the case of any strange or different behavior from your pet, we ask that you call us. We can help get you and your animal back on track.
It's going to take some time for your pet to learn your routine. Bonding does not happen overnight. As you introduce your pet to your family routines and he becomes comfortable, he will learn to trust you. Relationships take time to develop, so you will have to be patient.
How are your finances? Vet visits are something else to keep in mind. Besides the yearly exams and inoculation, your pet may experience sickness and injury, which can require a visit to the nearest veterinary emergency clinic. Are you going to be able to get your pet to a vet when your pet needs to go?
Long-term plans need to be examined. Are you planning on getting married? Are there children (or more children) in your future? Are you planning on moving? Pets have been returned for all these reasons. Pets cannot speak for themselves and in most cases is the most disposable member of the family.
People who give us back their pets for the above reasons feel that they've made an "honorable" move. They don't see that when they've driven off, the ex-family member watches the door, listens for the sound of a car on the driveway, and mourns for the family that abandoned her.
If it doesn't seem like the right time, WAIT! There will ALWAYS be a pet available for you. Wait for that time when the dog, cat, rabbit etc can be a loved and cherished member of the family.
Certain pets aren't for everyone, but if there's a thoughtful, considerate, would-be adopter out there, we'll help you with the rough spots and make sure that you'll fall in love with the newest member of your family. Adopting an animal should not be considered a rental to be returned at the first inconvenience. Before you commit to adopting an animal from All Life Animal Rescue, take a few minutes and consider the issues raised here. If after carefully considering these issues you still believe that a pet is right for you, we'll help you get started with our adoption process.
Things to Consider
"What if the Pet doesn't work out in our home?" We shudder when an adopting family asks about returning a pet before it has moved into their home and life. Adoption means to PERMANENTLY accept the new pet into one's life, which includes sickness and health, good times and bad, and all of the changes of life. Of course All Life Animal Rescue. WILL take back any pet it places for any reason. Having said this, we would like you to consider a few things before you adopt.
If you are thinking of adopting an All Life Animal, realize that you are taking on a life changing responsibility that will last for several years.
All Life Animal Rescue Only fosters animals to help prepare them to be suitable house pets. We feed, bath, and introduce the animals to normal household "life." Training should not end at adoption. New adopters of dogs are encouraged to and should take them to a basic canine obedience class. Doing so helps owner-dog communication, builds confidence, and aids bonding.
Behavior problems are often cited as reasons for returns. In most cases, simple training techniques can be employed to change most troublesome behaviors. It's true that most people give up on a good pets too soon because they are not willing to make an effort to work through a trying situation.
Be warned that living with a new adoption can get bumpy from time to time. A pet is capable of doing things, usually the wrong things, when you least expect it. A growl, snap, scratch or bite can occur with ANY pet, and one incident should not be grounds for divorce. In many cases of a bite, there can be extenuating circumstances that provoked the animal to react the way it did. It does NOT mean the dog or cat is aggressive. Likewise, an occasional housebreaking incident should be expected. Like you, your pets body is subject to fluctuations that may mean an isolated instance of house soiling. In the case of any strange or different behavior from your pet, we ask that you call us. We can help get you and your animal back on track.
It's going to take some time for your pet to learn your routine. Bonding does not happen overnight. As you introduce your pet to your family routines and he becomes comfortable, he will learn to trust you. Relationships take time to develop, so you will have to be patient.
How are your finances? Vet visits are something else to keep in mind. Besides the yearly exams and inoculation, your pet may experience sickness and injury, which can require a visit to the nearest veterinary emergency clinic. Are you going to be able to get your pet to a vet when your pet needs to go?
Long-term plans need to be examined. Are you planning on getting married? Are there children (or more children) in your future? Are you planning on moving? Pets have been returned for all these reasons. Pets cannot speak for themselves and in most cases is the most disposable member of the family.
People who give us back their pets for the above reasons feel that they've made an "honorable" move. They don't see that when they've driven off, the ex-family member watches the door, listens for the sound of a car on the driveway, and mourns for the family that abandoned her.
If it doesn't seem like the right time, WAIT! There will ALWAYS be a pet available for you. Wait for that time when the dog, cat, rabbit etc can be a loved and cherished member of the family.