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Home Visit Form
Ask to meet any dogs the applicant already owns. Do they appear healthy and well cared for? Do the dogs seem well-socialized? Responsive to commands? How do the dogs interact with each other and with family members? If you've brought your own dog(s) along for the visit, how do the resident dogs react/interact with your dog? === 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?
Ask to meet any dogs the applicant already owns. Do they appear healthy and well cared for? Do the dogs seem well-socialized? Responsive to commands? How do the dogs interact with each other and with family members? If you've brought your own dog(s) along for the visit, how do the resident dogs react/interact with your dog? === 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?
Ask to meet any dogs the applicant already owns. Do they appear healthy and well cared for? Do the dogs seem well-socialized? Responsive to commands? How do the dogs interact with each other and with family members? If you've brought your own dog(s) along for the visit, how do the resident dogs react/interact with your dog? === 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?
Ask to meet any dogs the applicant already owns. Do they appear healthy and well cared for? Do the dogs seem well-socialized? Responsive to commands? How do the dogs interact with each other and with family members? If you've brought your own dog(s) along for the visit, how do the resident dogs react/interact with your dog? === 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?
The intent of this question is to discover past successes and failures as a dog owner. Did the family abandon/release a dog in the past? Have they had other rescues that have since past away? What did they learn from their experiences as dog owners?
Do furnishings in the home appear reasonably dog-proof? Does the family seem comfortable with having Cavaliers on carpeted floors, on furniture, beds? Where will the Cavalier stay when the family is away during the day? Does the area appear warm, clean, and free of dangerous objects? Is there a crate?
If there is a fenced yard, is it large enough to provide adequate exercise space for the dog? Does the yard appear reasonably clean and well-kept? If there is no fenced yard, or the yard is too small, how does the applicant plan to exercise his or her Cavalier? How will this plan work during the different seasons of the year?Is there a swimming pool? If yes, does it have a cover? Is it enclosed with a fence? Is there an outdoor kennel, chains or cable runs? What are the plans for their use?
As a GCCR volunteer, you will need to discuss house training. You can point out that the foster family has been working on this training and others. However, you must also tell the applicant that house training often backslides when an Cavalier is moved and the new owner will need to reinforce good house training rules. Is the applicant willing to take on this aspect of adoption?
Describe the convesation about rescue that you initiated with the applicant along with their concerns/questions.
Record any conversation around adoption of Cavaliers with special needs. Indicate if the applicant was willing to take on this type of responsibility.
Should this family be considered for placement of a Cavalier with special needs? For each item below, state yes or no, and explain: 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?
Review the information on the application about what kind of Cavalier the adopters would accept. Does it appear the family has realistic expectations about accepting a rescued Cavalier? Why or why not? Would you recommend placement of a Cavalier in this home?
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