Rehoming Resources for Pet Owners
Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com
BARCS partners with Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com to provide free community listings of pets looking for new homes. By partnering with Adopt-a-Pet.com, we can help pet owners find new families for their pets without them having to enter into a shelter. This is much better for the families and the pet. Animals posted to Adopt-a-Pet.com also populate to BARCS’ website, which receives thousands of views per day.
LINK: List Your Pet on Adopt-a-Pet.com
When you use BARCS’ referral code, your listing fee is just $1. RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z
How to Write a Pet Bio:
Use this list to ensure that the bio you complete for posting animals for rehoming will be successful.
Appearance, size and age
Describe his/her nature and what you like about him/her
Describe your pet’s health status – be honest!
Talk about what training skills your pet has and what they are still working on
Put your name, phone number and a time for people to reach you
Screening Potential Adopters:
You care that the pet makes it to a good, permanent home, so now you must “screen” the people who contact you. Asking some key questions will help with this, but be sure you have a conversation with the person and not an “interview” because you will get more from the exchange! Here are some questions to ask:
Is this pet for you or someone else?
Is it okay to have pets in your home/apartment/condo?
Have you had pets before? If so, why are you interested in taking ________?
Do you have any children?
Are you willing to have me visit your home?
Which veterinarian are you planning to use?
Will the pet be supervised outside?
Don’t hesitate to ask for references!