Post by @dansup@mastodon.social

2026-11-07 11:25 UTC

RE: https://mastodon.social/@alemarcati/117574883522316827 I understand this sentiment, but adopting a dog from a shelter is a very complicated process here. They want to do at home inspections and interviews, and you are not even guaranteed to get the dog you wanted. A lot of people adopted or bought dogs during the pandemic, then abandoned them not long after, so the shelters made it a lot more difficult. I'm not sure I would have met their inspection as I was a hot emotional mess at the time.

Replies (6)

@alemarcati@mastodon.social 2026-11-07 11:46

@dansup@mastodon.social 👍 Here's a picture of two of my adopted babies. #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofmastodon #cats #catsofmastodon

Open ##5497471
@pieceofthepie@social.n8e.dev 2026-11-07 11:48

@dansup@mastodon.social same for the UK generally. With the added problem that if the shelter doesn't have a verified history of an animal living with others (dogs cats whatever) they won't give them to homes with them. Getting a dog when you have an older dog is like pulling teeth.

Open ##5497478
@Iloo@mastodon.social 2026-11-07 12:59

@dunsup I don't know the exact procedures where you live but as someone who volunteered for a cat rescue, home inspections are nothing hard to pass. We would simply check if the furry person will live in decent conditions, it didn't have to be anything fancy just reasonably clean and showing that the person wanting to adopt is a responsible person that can take care of themselves and their adoptee 😊 The interviews are designed to ask questions that... 1/4

Open ##5497644
@Iloo@mastodon.social 2026-11-07 13:01

@dansup@mastodon.social people wanting to care for a pet should consider beforehand anyhow. From the basics like nutrition, logistics (vacation etc) and costs (veterinary care etc) to a bit more complicated ones like what would you do if you have to move to a different place or decide to have kids. You would be surprised how many people want to adopt on an impulse without considering these things thus the waiting lists to show you are committed and have thought things through 😉 ... 2/4

Open ##5497658
@Iloo@mastodon.social 2026-11-07 13:03

@dansup@mastodon.social Lastly it's true sometimes you do not get to adopt the pet you wanted but that's usually because after the interview the shelter people know that you and your chosen pet would not be a good fit e.g. you don't like physical activity and live far from open spaces and this particular dog has a lot of energy and is happiest when he can run a lot or needs very long walks. .. 3/4

Open ##5497663
@Iloo@mastodon.social 2026-11-07 13:05

@dansup@mastodon.social Too summarize it's all designed to find a good forever fit for both sides especially the furry person, not to judge you and make you jump through hoops just for the sake of it. So if you ever think of extending your family again please don't be afraid of adoption 😊 It's immensely rewarding ☺️ 4/4

Open ##5497666