FOR PUPPIES
POOLS
Pups can only be homed to a property with a pool if it is
covered or inaccessible to pups by means of fence/wall or
separate garden, or has an approved cover.
Does property have a pool? Yes No
Is pool covered or fenced Yes No
If pool is open and accessible, the home must commit to
installing some form of protection in the form of fencing or
cover. This must be done prior to the pup being homed there.
PALISADE FENCING AND GATES
If property has palisade fencing or gates, or sliding gates, one
needs to be aware of the gaps in the case of pups.
In these instances, wire fencing needs to be erected prior to
pup being homed.
Gaps between walls and sliding gates – each case needs to be
addressed accordingly, generally a pole embedded into the ground
sometimes helps, but each case must be broached independently
for solutions.
GENERAL RULES FOR PROPERTY CHECKS
Are walls/fencing of sufficient height?
Are gates of sufficient height?
Are there gaps under the walls?
Is there a wall or fence dividing neighbouring properties? If a
fence, ascertain if there are dogs on the other side, fighting
could be an issue between a fence.
Is property clean, neat and tidy?
Grass must be kept short.
Are there existing pets, if yes, what condition are the dogs in
and are they happy around the family and workers?
Ask to be shown the sleeping quarters/arrangements for dogs.
If the dogs are to sleep outside, ask to be shown kennels or
shelter, if no existing kennel, owner must provide kennel before
dog can be homed.
In the case of dogs sleeping outside, there are now many areas
that are classified as high risk due to poisoning, ensure that
you are familiar with the area you are homing to, if in doubt
please contact one of the animal rescue workers in that area.
If the dogs will have access to the main gate, discuss with the
potential owner how they will police entrance and exit,
specifically in cases with electric gates which often
malfunction, leaving any dog free to roam.
Listen to the potential owners, if they are a good home, they
will talk about their existing pets.
Ascertain if they have an existing vet, it is essential that
people know where the closest vet is to them in the case of an
emergency.
Ask what the arrangements will be when the family are away on
vacation or business.
When in doubt, ask yourself would you home one of your own pets
to this potential owner!!!
Select, Copy and Paste the above into a draft
email, make your own changes, and you're ready to roll! If you
have registered as a Homer, you will get this in your email too!
Derek
derek@hopeful.ws
