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We are often asked some very common questions regarding adopting a dog and how the rehoming process works. Hopefully the few short answers below will answer your questions; however, if not please contact us ask for more information
We are often asked some very common questions regarding adopting a dog and how the rehoming process works. Hopefully the few short answers below will answer your questions; however, if not please contact us ask for more information
Here you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions that people have about working, fostering, or adopting from KWK9.
If you still have questions after reading this then please contact us by clicking here.
Q: How much does it cost to adopt a dog?We do not specify a set adoption fee however we always ask for a donation. Our aim is to ensure that each dog gets the forever home it deserves and that is something you cannot put a price on but we do ask that the donation should reflect to some extent the value you put on the dog.
The average cost to the KWK9 Rescue for rehoming a dog is £300, this cost is inclusive of neutering, vaccinations, treatment of worms, fleas and ticks, microchipping if not already done and a full health check. There are occasions when the dogs have not had the above completed however this will be explained in full prior to adoption.We do not expect you to cover this cost but a donation that you can afford will be very much appreciated.
KWK9 Rescue is a registered charity funded solely by the generosity of the public. We have no paid staff. Trustees, fosterers, fundraisers and everyone involved do everything necessary voluntarily and receive no payment at all for their services. This ensures that your donation goes towards the care of the dogs we are looking after.
Q: Can I think for a while about whether this is the right dog for me?Yes, of course. However, as we said, every day that dog is in foster care is a day another dog cannot come in. We will give you a couple of days but if the dog is popular we will then contact other interested parties.
Q: Can I take the dog home with me on my first visit?We treat every situation individually so don't tend to have too many hard and fast rules. If you are already known to us or we are able to conduct all the necessary checks prior to your visit (homecheck, vet reference, tenancy agreement permitting keeping a dog etc) then we would anticipate that you would be able to take your dog home on the day of your visit. However there are many reasons why you may not get to take the dog home after the first visit, common reasons are listed below.
- The dog may require some veterinary treatment prior to leaving our care
- You have a holiday booked in the upcoming weeks and this could unsettled a dog n a new home
- You are moving house in the near future
- You already have a resident dog and a meet & greet needs to be arranged
As every dog and potential home is different we would always discuss the timing of the dog going home with you.
Q: Do you rehome dogs to families with small children?We do not have a blanket rule for rehoming dogs to families with small children and is down to the induvial dog and family.
We have had many successful adoptions to families with young children however many of the dogs we take in are handed in by people who have been unable to manage both the children and their dog or have been strays so we do not have a full history of the dog. We do our own assessments with the dogs to ensure we place them in the best suited home and we do not want to risk dogs being returned to us after adoption so this means that we may refuse to place a specific dog with a particular family. It does not mean that we are saying you are not suitable to adopt a dog but you may not be suitable to adopt that particular dog.
Q: Do you adopt dogs to homes with cats or other animals?Our priority is the welfare of the dog and this answer is similar to above and is down to the individual dog. We can sometimes get an idea of what they would be like but cannot guarantee as we do not always know the background of the dog and we do not have any facilities to cat test the dogs. Any decision would be based on the welfare of the dog and any other animals involved. We would also take into consideration your willingness and ability to train both the dog and any other animals to live together amicably.
Q: Where are you based?As our dogs are all in foster homes we do not have a base however our volunteers, trustees, and fosterers are all based within Caithness.
Q: What do I do if I need to rehome my dog?If you find yourself in a situation where you feel you can no longer keep you dog we may be able to take it into our care to find it a new home, due to having a limited number of foster homes we may not be able to take it on immediately however we could advertise the dog on your behalf and put suitable homes in touch with you. If you feel you have to rehome your dog please complete our online form and we will see if we can help you.
Please note KWK9 Rescue are under no obligation to agree to take your dog into our care.
Q: I have completed an application form but no one has contacted me about a dog?We do not contact everyone individually by telephone because there is not the time or resource to do so. We will only contact you if we have a dog that we think will be suitable for you and take things further from there. However, if you have sent in a form previously and see a dog you are interested in on our website or Facebook page it is always worth sending us a quick private message or email as a prompt. We deal with a high volume of applications every week and cannot possibly remember every form that comes in.
Before applying to rehome a dog, please read our strict rehoming conditions listed below. These conditions are designed to ensure the happiness and welfare of the dog, which is central to our aims as an animal charity.
In adopting a dog from KWK9 Rescue you accept and understand that you will take full responsibility for the animal's welfare, including all future veterinary treatment costs unless by agreement made prior to adoption.
You confirm that the dog you wish to adopt is for yourself and not for someone else. You must be over the age of 18 years (21 years for bull or other selected breeds) and a householder in order to adopt a dog and can confirm that you comply with this requirement. You will have to provide appropriate identification, photo ID, and where appropriate written permission from your local authority / housing association / landlord for keeping a dog(s). You accept that you may be asked for proof of age.
You understand that the dogs held by KWK9 Rescue are either strays, unwanted or abandoned. Because of this KWK9 Rescue does not know the veterinary or behavioural history of a dog and cannot give any guarantee of its health or temperament. Where the dog has been given up by a previous owner we will give you any information told to us but we cannot guarantee that the information given will be accurate. Accordingly you agree to adopt the dog in its present condition. Please note: some insurance companies will refuse to pay out for a dog where there is no record of medical history. We advise that you check this before arranging insurance.
You agree, if requested, to allow the dog and its living conditions to be inspected by a representative of KWK9 Rescue at an arranged time.
You undertake to obtain veterinary treatment for the dog both as a routine measure and in the case of injury or illness. It is also your responsibility to pay for any treatment or costs incurred by another animal as a result of unfriendly contact by the adopted dog.
You agree to follow current advice and best practice depending on where you live and advice relevant to your dog regarding vaccination, worming and flea and tick prevention.
You will not under any circumstances allow your adopted dog to be bred from, used for any form of experimental purpose or for any illegal sporting activity. You will not allow your dog to be used for any legal sporting activity unless it is properly trained to do so and the sporting activity is in addition to the main role as a family pet unless specifically agreed prior to adoption.
If the dog has not been neutered whilst in the care of KWK9 Rescue you agree to arrange to have this procedure done as soon as your vet advises as part of your responsibility in adopting the dog. You agree to notify KWK9 Rescue when this has been done.
You agree that you have thought through your decision to adopt a dog carefully and thoroughly prior to going ahead. You have sought and obtained agreement of everyone else living in the family home and commit to providing the dog with a good and loving home for life. We recognise that on very rare occasions some problem comes to light within a few days that it is not possible to resolve and the dog must be returned. In these circumstances KWK9 Rescue will do our best to take the dog back as soon as possible but this may not be immediately and you must agree to keep the dog safe until we are able to take it.
You must not rehome the dog to any other person once you have adopted it without full discussion, agreement, and involvement with KWK9 Rescue. Should your circumstances change and you are unable to keep your dog you agree to inform and involve KWK9 Rescue in any subsequent rehoming decision. If you return the dog to KWK9 Rescue after some time you are deemed responsible for ensuring that all vaccinations are up to date and the dog is treated for parasites. If it is not possible to do this a fee may be charged to cover this treatment depending on circumstances.
You understand that you are required by law to provide a disk showing your address and contact details displayed on your dogs collar. Dogs are microchipped prior to adoption and your name and address will be registered on a national computer database. In the event that you have a change of address or other relevant details you understand that you are required to contact the relevant database company to update your details. The database will be indicated on the microchip registration certificate you receive after adopting the dog. Very occasionally it is not possible to microchip a dog prior to adoption. In this case you agree to get this done as soon as possible.
You agree that under no circumstances will you use, or allow to be used, any form of control or training method that involves cruel or unnecessarily harsh devices such as electric shock collars, prong collars, invisible fencing, etc.
You will not intentionally keep your dog shut outside the house for prolonged periods of time without access to safe and secure shelter, warmth, food, and water.
KWK9 is a registered charity (SC041937)
