Are you willing to rehome an animal?

Thank you for considering offering a home to one of our rescued animals. Your details will be taken and one of our members of staff, or a Home Visitor, will contact you to arrange a home visit. PLEASE NOTE: We only rehome within a discretionary 15 mile radius of the Sanctuary. The Manager has final word on rehoming distance from the Sanctuary. If in doubt call.

We have to make it clear, and to save any disappointment to you and your children, that WE DO NOT REHOME an animal to ANY HOME WITH A CHILD UNDER THREE! (This is for Health and Safety reasons for YOUR FAMILY as much as for the animal).

Animals for rehoming are sometimes changing faster than we can update our site so use this as a guide to the type of animals that we have rather than a definitive list!

So what happens next?

This following is for your information. Hopefully it will answer some of the questions which you may have about your home visit and give you some tips in how best to prepare for the arrival of your new pet. One of the best sources of information is your local library where you can take out a book about the care of your particular chosen pet. You can also get free leaflets and advice from your local veterinary surgery. Try to do this before your home visit.

At the Sanctuary we also have leaflets explaining in detail our Home Visit prodcedure

What is the Home Visitor looking for?

Our Home Visitor is looking to see that the environment best suits the needs of your chosen pet. They are NOT there to pass judgement on your home but its suitability for your chosen pet. The Home Visitor needs to be satisfied you know enough about basic PET CARE under the new Animal Welfare Legislation.

What sort of questions will they ask?

If there are any areas of pet care you are concerned with the Home Visitor will be happy to discuss these with you. If you have any future enquiries on health or behavioural problems you are always welcome to phone us up for advice. We want this to be a successful partnership as well!

What can I do to prepare for my home visit?

Check out the living environment of your chosen pet and see if there are any toxic substances in reach(including plants) as well as electric cables.

• Have a family discussion.
• Is everyone in favour of having the pet?
• Who will be the main carer?
• Have you thought about holiday arrangements?
• Who will look after the pet in an emergency?
• Life long Costs

Jot some questions down and the Home Visitor will be happy to answer all your queries.

Remember the Home Visit is for YOUR benefit as well!