Do All Rescues Do Home Checks?

Although not every rescue checks references, most ask for at least 2, usually from a friend, neighbor, co-worker or veterinarian. Simply providing the information is often enough. But if they call the vet clinic you wrote down as a reference, and the tech answering the phone says, “Who?” — it's not good.

Do dog rescues actually do home visits?

Home visits are often part of the dog adoption process. And you want to be ready when they visit your home – that's why Kevin Roberts will walk you through the home visit procedure. ... In fact, I may end up on your door step because I do home visits for a local dog rescue.

What do rescue Centres look for in a home check?

All reputable rescue centres do home checks for prospective dog owners. This is very important because they need to make sure that your home is suitable for the specific dog you want. Most rescue centres will expect you to have a secure, enclosed garden so that your dog cannot escape.