Rehoming a pet is all about ensuring you’re matched with the perfect pet for you, so that you and your new pet can have a fantastic life together. Anyone can rehome a rescued animal from us – what’s important is matching you, and your family, with the right animal, which will be based on their needs, and yours.
Step 1
Search
Find a Pet.
Step 2
Complete an application form.
(see below)
Step 3
You will be contacted by the Animal Shelter to complete the application process.
Step 4
It may be possible to meet the animal by appointment at the Animal Shelter, if the animal’s needs allow this.
Step 5
You may be able to collect your new pet, or it may be necessary for the animal to be delivered to your home.
Step 6
Following adoption, you will receive ongoing support from the Animal Shelter and a post-adoption home visit will be carried out.
Rescued dogs
Some of our dogs, for example, may still need help with toilet training and learn to be left alone, so need to be matched with someone who has the time for this.
Others may not be used to living with children – therefore we may choose not to rehome them to a young family.
Rescued cats
In some cases, the cats in our care are still getting used to human company and may need someone who will be patient with them. Others may need to be kept indoors – this may mean that they’d be ideal for a family with no outside space.
If you’re looking to rehome a rescue cat find out how today.
What happens next?
Once you and your pet have found each other, we’ll help you get ready to welcome them into your family. We’ll arrange for one of our adoption staff or volunteers to call you.
They’ll discuss with you any specific needs that your pet has, and suggest any adjustments to your house, garden or lifestyle that may be needed to help you and your rescue pet settle into a safe, secure and happy life together.
Introducing a new pet to your home will be exciting, rewarding and, at times, challenging. It may take quite a while for your new pet to settle into life with you, but don’t worry, if you do encounter some tricky bits with your new pet, you’re not alone – we’re here to support you.
Additional information
- With puppies and young dogs certain problems, such as hip dysplasia, may not be apparent at the time of adoption and without knowledge of the parentage we cannot detect genetic problems.
- We aim to identify all health problems, but are unable to guarantee an animal’s health. Nor are we able to accept responsibility for any health problem which develops after the animal has left the shelter. Adopters are responsible for their pets future healthcare, and adopters agree to this as part of the adoption procedure. We strongly advise you to arrange permanent pet insurance cover against the cost of veterinary treatment.
- We review the behaviour of all animals during their stay here and ensure that they’re suitable for rehoming, however we are not able to guarantee how an animal may behave once in your domestic environment, which is very different from the kennel situation they live in whilst they are with us.
In our care, every animal receives:
- A full health check
- Preventative treatment (worming, flea treatment, vaccinations)
- Neutering if it is in the animals best interest
- Regular behavioural and physical assessments
- Microchipping (dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets)
- Basic training (sometimes this will be in more depth)
After adoption, you will receive:
- A full vet history from our vet team – including information about any ongoing medical conditions which you will be responsible for
- Basic behavioural advice
- Copies of all behavioural assessments whilst in our care
- 4 weeks free insurance (please note you need to activate this within 48hrs of adoption)
