Thread: Question about applying for a Rescue

Every rescue is different. Here are a few things I look for.
Is the body of water fenced off
Does the house have steps, how many? ( older dogs may not be able to do steps)
Yard fenced securely.
Verify other animals are well cared for.
See where the dog will spend his time when you are home & when no one is home.
These are just a few so you get the idea. A lot depends on the dog you are adopting & what his needs are.
It is so nice to meet the potential new family face to face & make sure it is a good match for all.
Good luck!!!!

good luck!!

Thank you everyone for the pointers! I didn't want to lose out on a baby just because I didn't have equipment already for the potential pup (i.e. dog bowls, crate, beds, etc etc). I'm so keeping my fingers crossed and will definately post pics as soon as I have my little Frenchie!!!

Sorry I'm late to this ... not sure if you would have had your home visit done or not by now. When we do home visits we have a checklist for our volunteers to run through .... here are some of the things they are asked to cover ...


Are there stairs, and if so are they carpeted?

Is the home air conditioned?

Is there a pool? If so is it adequately fenced

So they have a secure fenced yard? If so, how is it fenced?

If no fence, will the dog be supervised whenever it is outisde, and how will the bulldog be exercised

Where will the dog stay during the day

Where will the bulldog sleep during the night

Are there dog doors present, if so can they be locked

Will the dog have run of the house, or will he be confined. If confined, where?

Does the home appear dog friendly

Is there adequate shade outside

Will the dog be left unattended outside

Is there adequate water supply

Was the home visit appointment easy to make? If not, why?

Was the entire family in attendance, if not why?

Do they have children? If so, are the children dog-aware and dog-friendly?

Has the family owned a bully before? If not, are they willing to learn?

Who is home during the day?

What dog food do they use?

What are their thoughts on discipline if house-breaking, inappropriate chewing/barking are issues?

If adopting/fostering a “dog aggressive” bully, what will they do to make the bully feel safe and secure at home and/or other places



When we ask a volunteer to do a home visit for us we get them to ask them this question ..... “Would I leave my own bulldog here and what would I want to see changed in the home before I would leave mine there?”


Hope that helps!!!