RSPCA Macclesfield
Warren Scout
As a branch, we have managed to build up a good rabbit reputation. However, we recently discovered that a home we rehomed to wasn't all that it made out to be (Rabbits now back with us and safe) and it has got us thinking on what we can do to make sure that this never, ever happens again. We were hoping that people could cast an eye over our current adoption procedure and see what we could do to get this 110% watertight. (No RSPCA bashing please)
Adoption Procedure is as follows -
Initial Rehoming Interview (Questions include how many adults/children in the home, other pets, details of accommodation and size). A chance for them to ask questions, and for us to suss out the extent of their rabbit knowledge. We wouldn't turn down someone based on them not being an expert - we instead try to educate them. Following this is weeks of emails/calls etc dependent on what the potential owner knows. In some cases, they know as much as we do and more. In others, they think up a new list of questions each day for us to go through. It varies massively.
An Information pack is sent out in the post after the interview, including the RSPCA Rabbit leaflets, RWAF Hop to It guide etc and again, our contact details.
Vet Check - A call to the vets to confirm that all information given on current/previous animals is correct.
Potential Adopter meets the rabbits. A lot of information is given here.
Home visit - Home visit is carried out to confirm that housing meets the minimum housing requirements (6x2ft hutch, 6x4ft run) and a chance for us to determine if the people will take good care of our bunnies which we are entrusting their lives to.
What do other good rescues do, that we don't? How can we improve? Please make suggestions realistic.
Thanks in advance :wave:
Adoption Procedure is as follows -
Initial Rehoming Interview (Questions include how many adults/children in the home, other pets, details of accommodation and size). A chance for them to ask questions, and for us to suss out the extent of their rabbit knowledge. We wouldn't turn down someone based on them not being an expert - we instead try to educate them. Following this is weeks of emails/calls etc dependent on what the potential owner knows. In some cases, they know as much as we do and more. In others, they think up a new list of questions each day for us to go through. It varies massively.
An Information pack is sent out in the post after the interview, including the RSPCA Rabbit leaflets, RWAF Hop to It guide etc and again, our contact details.
Vet Check - A call to the vets to confirm that all information given on current/previous animals is correct.
Potential Adopter meets the rabbits. A lot of information is given here.
Home visit - Home visit is carried out to confirm that housing meets the minimum housing requirements (6x2ft hutch, 6x4ft run) and a chance for us to determine if the people will take good care of our bunnies which we are entrusting their lives to.
What do other good rescues do, that we don't? How can we improve? Please make suggestions realistic.
Thanks in advance :wave: