Adoption Follow-Up Form

RESCUE DOG VILLAGE, LLC

Adoption Follow-Up - 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year

Dog's Rescue Name:

Dog's Adopted Name:

Date of Adoption:

Today's Date:

Adopter's First Name:

Adopter's Last First Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Adopter Email:

How is (dogs name) adjusting to his/her new home?

Have you had any specific problems (dogs name)?

Pause & wait for adopters recponse, then ask:

• Is he/she house trained? • Does he/she chew?
• Any excessive barking? • Any anxiety issues?

• If so, can we provide you with any assistance?

TIPS FOR VOLUNTEER
Some dog behavior is labeled as bad behavior when it can sometimes be a sign that a dog is not getting enough exercise.

Some examples are:
- pacing - chewing up furniture
- digging up the yard - non-stop barking
- jumping on everyone

Have the other pets in your household had any problems adjusting to (dog’s name)? • Which one is Alpha?
If children are present in the household, how is (dog’s name) adjusting and getting along with them? • Have the children been assigned any chores to take care of (dog’s name? • Do they help with the training?
What are you feeding (dog’s name)? • Is he/she eating regularly? • Does he/she appear to be having any digestive problems? • Does he/she eat fast?
Are you happy with your vet and the service they provided? • Other then routine and regular visits, has (dog’s name) been to the vet for anything? • diarrhea • runny eyes • hot spots? • What was the outcome of the visits?
Is (dog’s name) having any difficulty with fleas, mange, or other skin problems? • Do you use flea/ tick on a monthly basis?
Did the rescue microchip(dog’s name) or did you? • Does (dog’s name) wear a license or some other form of identification?

Where does (dog’s name) like to sleeping?
How often and how many times do you walk (dog’s name)? • Who is responsible for making sure that he/she has had enough exercised?

Do you know what a social dog is?

• Are you having any problems with the dog’s socialization?

• Do you know what steps to take to socialize (dog’s name) with people and other animals?

DEFINATION OF A SOCIAL DOG - ability to interact with unfamiliar men, children, women, cats, and dogs

SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS
In order to help dogs learn to cope & respond, in a healthy & acceptable manner, to people, animals, places & things they might encounter along the road of life, you can:

-EXPOSE the dog slowly to different kinds of people, animals and
  environments, which involves everything from vet visits to
  walks to the park;
-ADVISE that the adopter notes the dog’s response;
-IF the dog seems to have a difficult time, do not continue and
  stop the exercise;
-DISCUSS dog obedience classes and enter discussion here;
-ASK if they would like you to pass the information along and can
  have either Kris or Tammy give them a call.

Did you ever take (dog’s name) to obedience training?
• If so, with whom?
• Did you get the results
you needed?

Would you consider adopting from Rescue Dog Village again?

Do you have any suggestions for Rescue Dog Village that you think would improve adoption process?

Is there any further assistance we can provide?

Do you need a follow-up call?
  • If so, what is the best time
    for us to call?
  • What topic do you need us
    to follow up with?

Would you be interested in any of our volunteer positions?

THOUGHTS FOR VOLUNTEER
a. Only mention the following if they
are interested;

b. Offer to send them the link to the
volunteer application.

DOG ASSESSMENT
1) Fostering
2) Subfostering
3) Evaluate a Dog at Intake

TRANSPORTING A DOG
1) Drive a dog to a vet appointment
2) Meet transport when a dog arrives
from the south

APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
1) Vet Check - appx 15 minutes
2) Phone Interview - appx 1 hour
3) Home Visits

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
1) Fundraising 2) Online Store
3) Publicity 4) Newsletter

Additional Comments/Problems

Volunteer’s Name:

Volunteer’s Phone:

Volunteer’s Email: