Shelters have the animals' best interests at heart. They want to see their pets go to loving, permanent homes where they will be properly cared for. To help ensure that their pets are matched with responsible, appropriate owners, shelters often have a screening process in place.
The screening process benefits both the pet and the potential adopter; it helps to increase the likelihood that you will go home with a pet that's right for your family, one that fits your lifestyle.
The process varies from shelter to shelter. Often the shelter will have you fill in a "lifestyle survey", asking questions on how much time you spend at home, how active you are, whether you have other pets, and other such questions. What they're trying to determine is the type of pet that would fit your lifestyle - they want both you and the pet to go home happy. For example, an elderly person that likes to spend quiet time indoors is not likely to be happy with a border collie puppy. Instead, they may suggest an older, calmer dog that has few high exercise needs.
You may also be asked to attend an interview, fill in an application, and sign a contract.
Pet rescue organizations work in much the same way. They may also require a home visit, references from your vet, and possibly other requirements.
The adoption process may be time-consuming, but it's well worth it in the end: you adopt a pet that's right for you, and the pet gets a loving, permanent home.
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