Dogs and Cats Available for Adoption | Santa Barbara Humane (2024)

FAQs

How do you pass a pet adoption interview? ›

Provide as many details as possible about your living situation, family experience and how you plan to care for the animal. Explain your previous experience with raising an animal, including training and exercise regiments. The more information you're able to provide, the better you'll look on your application.

Whenever I have visited the property, he has been very well behaved. I have seen no evidence of Buster having caused damage to the property or furnishings. Mrs Smith has always kept the property clean, tidy and free of dog odours and hairs. I have no hesitation in recommending Mrs Smith and Buster to you as tenants.

Your references should be individuals you've known at least a few years, who have seen you interact with animals. They should want to provide a rave review that causes the application screeners to want you to be the one to adopt the pet you're interested in.

“I have a dog because I love animals and going for long walks." “When my husband occasionally has to leave for work before dawn, it makes me feel safer to have dogs for protection - in addition to the unconditional love they give!” “I wanted both an incentive and a partner to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.

For example, you could write something like, “Henry is a 4-year-old Siamese cat and has been neutered. He loves to play with toys and actually likes to play fetch! He's a great companion for calm nights at home, too, and will love to sit in your lap. He does great with other cats, but doesn't like dogs very much.”

How to write a dog reference? ›

To make a good impression on the adoption agency representative, you should also come prepared with your own questions to ask to show how invested you are in the process and how much thought you've given to taking care of a pet.

From observing the way they interact with my children and the children in our neighborhood, I know that they would both be excellent parents. They have a solid marriage and are committed to each other. They are financially able to provide a wonderful life to a child.

It's not difficult to rename a rescue dog. Your dog doesn't really care what their name is. Positive reinforcement will encourage your dog to respond to a word they recognize as meaningful. Once you have decided on a new name, never use the old name again, and make sure others don't either.

The interview could cover the following topics: If both the parent and the child are in agreement with the adoption. If each understands (at an age-appropriate level for the child) what it means to be adopted and the rights and responsibilities once the parent/child relationship is legally finalized.

Pet Interview

This gives the landlord an opportunity to meet the animal and observe its behaviour in real time. You should pay attention to whether the animal seems friendly and well-behaved. You should also ask the owner about the animal's care and feeding habits.

A t-shirt - no problem - stay away from labels or profanity. This is a dog daycare - don't over-dress, but don't look like a slob. If you're not sure, go “business casual” - nice pants, nice top, but don't look like you want to be the branch manager of a bank.