Home Visit Checklist

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  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

  • FIRST STEPS

  • INTRODUCTION

  • FAMILY

  • NEIGHBORHOOD

  • HOUSE/YARD

  • DAILY LIFE

  • EDUCATION

  • (Interviewer - Provide this information to the applicant)

    Hounds in new environment will take time to get used to new situations and routines. It is important to provide:

    • Quiet place away from other pets and family until hound gets comfortable
    • Crates can be used as a safe zone, but shound never be used as punishment
    • Allow hound to explore house at his/her own pace

    Next steps in the process:

    • Home visit is reviewed by the Adoption Coordinator, usually within 3 days
    • Applicant will have the opportunity to meet the dog they're interested in adoption two times. This allows the applicant to:
      • Not feel pressured to adopt on-the-spot. Family has the chance to talk at home after meeting the hound
      • Make sure the hound is a good fit for the family and the family is a good fit for the hound.

  • IMPRESSIONS

  • (Home Visitor's thoughts, concerns, etc)

  • Click Submit to send to
    • surrender@bassethoundrescue.org
    • homevisit@bassethoundrescue.org