How It Works
Dog Rehoming Program
For those wishing to find a new permanent, safe and loving home for their pet.
Rehoming Questionnaire.
Rehoming Questionnaire.
Rehoming your pet should be easy and stress free both for you and your pet. DOG ADOPTION offers a simple, reliable and safe program to help you place your pet from your loving home directly to another.
You maintain full control of where your dog is finally placed.
You can withdraw your dog at any time if you choose to keep it.
You maintain full control of where your dog is finally placed.
You can withdraw your dog at any time if you choose to keep it.
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Create a Pet Profile
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Review Applications
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Meet Adoptees
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Finalise the Adoption
You make the final decision once we complete screening on your behalf. DOG ADOPTION finalises the paper work and your pet will have a new loving forever home.
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Updates and Closure
Receive updates on how your pet is settling in.
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Frequently asked questions.
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what are the common reasons why people rehome their dogs?
Don’t feel guilty. We understand the decision to rehome your dog is usually regrettable and done in the best interest of the dog. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPROMISE ON YOUR DOG'S NEW HOME. It is a very emotional and difficult decision. But your dog deserves to be a central focus and involved in family activities. They are here for a short time - but a good time. Dog Adoption is a third party with no direct emotional attachment (but a lot of empathy). We have a clear head and can manage the process objectively for you. Our advertising reaches over 400 000 genuine dog lovers per month Australia wide and is specifically designed to rehome pets. Why is it hard to rehome my own dog without help?
Dog Adoption will try to filter out the time wasters, encourage applicants who are mindful of your feelings and guide you through the process - so you don’t make a rash decision. You can always withdraw your dog from the program if your circumstances change however, please don't delay getting the process started. The more time you give us the better. Will I be judged for rehoming my dog?
Not by us. It may be easier to do nothing because we understand you cherish your dog. But don't let your dog languish in a back yard with little or no stimulation or exercise, sleeping its life away. We understand there are many pressures and while others may judge you, we won't. We will also protect you from those in the community who are thoughtless and may make hurtful or inappropriate comments. How will my dog be advertised?
Your dog will be seen by over 400 000 per month Australia wide by using some or all of the following: dogadoption.org.au Popular and growing. The Dog Adoption website is unique in that it offers unlimited space and can accommodate much more detail. It also allows us to advertise dogs that would otherwise be precluded from being re-homed. e.g. aggressive. PetRescue.com.au This is a very powerful Australia wide advertising hub specifically designed to attract potential adoptees looking to adopt a new pet as opposed to going to a pet shop, the classifies (e.g. Gumtree) or a breeder. If a dog falls outside their guidelines (e.g. serious aggression) we use other options. Social Media Social media can be very powerful. But, as opinion can be corralled into silos of LOVE or VENOM, we use social media carefully. Our own YouTube channel Internal Classified Networks Dog Adoption has access to several internal networks e.g. universities, and police services. Use of these networks will depend on the dog's breed, location and how urgent the situation is. Advertising to avoid It is well known by those in the 'industry' newspapers and classifieds (e.g. Gumtree) are dangerous and problematic when re-homing pets. They can attract the wrong 'type' of applicant. This type of advertising is commonly used by dog fighting rings looking for dogs to use as bait or combatants. We have also found applicants tend not to be as reliable, mindful of your feelings or honest. These advertising platforms also tend to attract time wasters who have either not thought an adoption through or are not really serious - raising your hopes only to disappear without a trace. They also tend to have limited financial means or willingness to spend money on vet care, bedding and quality food into the future. How do we screen applicants?
We make suggestions and offer guidance however, the final decision is yours (unless the dog enters foster care). Can my dog's new owner have a trial period before deciding to adopt?
Cooling periods (safer) and trials (risky) are different.
Once adopted new owners have a 2 week cooling off period to make sure everyone is happy and the dog has settled. The old owner maintains ownership until the dog physically leaves their property. The new owner has a two (2) week cooling off period in which time the dog can be returned to the old owner. This is not a trial but a 'fail safe' in case something unforeseen happens. Most placements work. The detail and integrity of the dog's profile combined with our screening process plus meeting opportunities means most placements work. However, we accept there may be unforeseen circumstances that make a placement impossible. For legal, insurance and practical reasons, we do not offer trials. will i receive feedback from my dog's new owner?
Yes. It is part of the written agreement. we understand old owners need closure and reassurance the right decision has been made. How long will it take to rehome my dog?
The time it takes depends on:
We have never given up or failed to re-home a dog. However, please understand we cannot predict how long it will take for a suitable owner to present themselves. A popular breed who is young, healthy with no major behavioural problems may take as little as a week. More common breeds and dogs who are older or have health/behavioural problems may take months. We have re-homed dogs who are deaf, elderly, in unlikely pairs, with only 3 legs, rather grumpy and even chicken killers. We have also found homes for dogs knowing they are going into palliative care. The perfect home is out there - we just need time to find them. Sadly, we cannot help if you need your dog removed now. The process of rehoming a pet through the program is one that takes several days. You need to allow time for us to collect your paper work, write a detailed profile, edit media, upload data and have it edited. It also takes time for the right potential adoptee to find your pet. Depending on the type, size and age of the pet, it can take from a couple of days to several weeks or, rarely, even months to find a new home. Unfortunately, Dog Adoption does not have the resources to provide free emergency accommodation for dogs who need re-homing unless it is a proven welfare case, and even then, not under 1 week. If you absolutely cannot keep your pet while we help you find a new home for him or her, here are some options to consider:
is there support while i am waiting to rehome my dog?
Simply talking through the issue can provide a lot of comfort - especially when there is a new, clear way forward. We can also try and recommend professionals for tricky situations. are there fees for rehoming and adoption?
Yes. There is likely to be a charge whether you use our program or seek another solution.
Dog Adoption is a privately run service that does not receive any funding or seek donations. Dog Adoption covers our substantial overheads by charging admin and adoption fees. These are usually not negotiable.
what is an acceptable time frame between paying the adoption fee and going to the new home?
Usually the first weekend but in any case, within 10 days.
Payment of the adoption fee finalises the adoption and allows DOG ADOPTION to remove the dog from advertising and notify any unsuccessful applicants the dog has been adopted. Due to the large number of dogs desperate for new homes it is important not to waste resources by continuing to advertise a dog when it is no longer available or frustrate worthy applicants that may give up and not adopt at all. While a new owner may be very excited and anxious to collect their new dog we encourage them to consider the feelings of the current owners. Current owners would not be going through the rehoming process if they did not need to rehome their beloved pet but it is almost always a regrettable decision. Sometimes there are factors that the new owners may not be aware of like a terminal illness in the family. It is reasonable to allow old owners time to say goodbye or arrange for others in the family to say goodbye. But new owners have rights too. In our experience the transfer is usually done on the next available weekend but rarely on the same day payment of the adoption fee is made. While some folks make special arrangements a month in advance, it usually happens within a week. When new owners are making a mutually suitable time to transfer the dog it is best to collect it early in the day at a time when they have at least a few days off. This will not only help your dog settle in but also allow time to monitor the dog during the transition into its' new environment. If you find the old owner is being unreasonable about the transfer time DOG ADOPTION will first try and find a solution however, the new owner can reverse their decision and we will make a full refund. See Adoption Terms and Conditions What are the rehoming terms and conditions?
One of the keys to success is asking both parties to agree to robust T&Cs. does it matter where I live in australia?
Dog Adoption is an Australia wide dog re-homing, adoption and rescue service. We re-home dogs relatively locally to where ever they are currently located anywhere within Australia. This is because we have greater success when applicants can meet dogs prior to adoption and also because of our fall back measurers in the unlikely event an adoption fails. What do I need to do to get started?
Dog Adoption may subsidise outstanding vet work but conditions apply (contact Dog Adoption). Unfortunately, we cannot re-home your dog if you refuse to allow it to be sterilised. Can I submit the rehoming questionnaire using a paper format?
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Dog Adoption Rehoming Terms and Conditions
