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HOME VISIT CHECKLIST
Dear Volunteer,
The GCCR arranges a home visit with each potential adopting family ("adopters") as soon as possible after receipt of the adoption application, for the following purposes:
1) to verify what the adopters have told us;
2) to identify homes where Cavaliers might be promptly placed after foster home assessment of each dog's needs;
3) to determine the appropriateness of placing a Cavalier in the home, including considerations of willingness and ability to deal with the health, behavior, age, etc. ofa rescued Cavalier;
4) if this is an appropriate home for a Cavalier, to inform the adopters of other opportunities to find a Cavalier, such as through other rescue organizations and local breeders;
5) if there is another Cavalier in the home, to offer the GCCR as a network for information and assistance in caring for a Cavalier, especially if and when the Cavalier becomes ill; and,
6) if appropriate, to encourage the adopters to foster a rescued Cavalier.
When visiting the home, consider whether you would feel comfortable leaving your dog with this family. The questions are not "Pass/Fail" - they are intended to prompt your own good judgment and thoughts about an appropriate placement in this home. This checklist is a private communication between you and the GCCR rescue coordinator and Board; what you write will not be shared with the adopters or any third party.
Thank you!
Helen Cordell,
Rescuecordell [at] gccavalierrescue [dot] org
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Do the applicant's cats appear to be dog-savvy? Does the family have a plan to make a "safe"zone for their cat(s) and to keep the Cavalier away from the cat food and litter box? Are any other "critters" (birds, hamsters, reptiles, etc.)? List the other critters owned by the family and describe where they are kept.
Is the applicant willing to take on this aspect of adoption?
Indicate if the applicant was willing to take on this type of responsibility.
A. diagnosed illness requiring regular veterinary care, such as mitral valve disease,syringomyelia, joint or eye problems?
B. lack of socialization, fear of humans, aggressiveness to humans, other dogs or animals?
C. puppies or adult dogs requiring house training?
D. Are there any special needs, unusual circumstances or concerns that we should consider when placing a Cavalier in this home? Anything else you want to tell us?
Thank you for volunteering and giving time to visit our adoption & foster applicants.
Sincerely,
Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue
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