Adoption???
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Good luck in your endeavours…Diegosmom laid it all out..be patient and the right dog will come.
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@AC~Akeyla:
Well, we recieved an email from the coordinator of the B we want to adopt. She is ready to set up a home visit… I figure that's better than not hearing back from them. Huh? Also, what are they looking at when they come for a home visit?
They are looking for the best fit for dog and the family. There is no magic formula. The goal is for the rescue dog to find their forever home with a person or family that will love, care, exercise, and provide for their needs. At the same time, they want the people/person who is adopting to have and be able to make that commitment.
Jason
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Often, with the young and social rescue b's, we have a lot of folks who want the dog.
I try to tell everyone what Jason said, we match the dog and home.
I also tell them that their b will come along, sometimes its just not a quickly as the adopters wish. -
They also look at your home and how it is set up, in regards of how a quickthinking basenji could get out, as far as fencing and such. Basenjis are notorius for trying to get out..whether sneeking between legs in a door opening or scaling a fence or even digging under. If the home of a potential adopter has a low fence or young kids that open doors to the outside without paying attention to a potential basenji in "I want out" mode, it could be a recipe for disaster.
Good luck, it is exciting to have a homevisit, that means you are so much closer to a new family member.. -
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Home visits look at fencing, space UNDER the fence, doorways (and the ability to gate off a safe-area by the front door), is there a busy street outside, kids that may not be careful with the door. Things/situations that may be harmful for a basenji. It is really a safety visit, and looking for the right fit as well. If your home is lovely and neat and you seem to prize your possessions, and the basenji in question is a young Tazmanian Devil, they might recommend a more mature dog for you, for example! Be yourself and share your concerns, and be receptive to the concerns of the home visit person, you will be fine!
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@AC~Akeyla:
Well, we recieved an email from the coordinator of the B we want to adopt. She is ready to set up a home visit… I figure that's better than not hearing back from them. Huh? Also, what are they looking at when they come for a home visit?
I'm happy to hear the good news. You have a good coordinator.
My application and request to adopt fell through the cracks, so I'm happy to hear people in your area are efficient and on the ball. Good luck. Keep us posted.
