Rover Rescue Outside Adoptions may be able to help you find a new home for your dog. What is an “outside adoption”? It is a service Rover Rescue offers to help you find your pet a new home. Outside Adoptions provides you with the opportunity to post your dog’s pictures and information on the Internet. The Internet has helped more than 95% of the dogs Rover Rescue has fostered find new homes. Not only will your pet’s information be posted on www.petfinder.com, but also on www.1-800-save-a-pet.com. This also allows you to be an active participant in finding your dog a new home. Who knows your dog better than you?
Potential adopters can preview your dog’s pictures and biography to determine whether he/she might be a good choice for their home. The biography will provide important details about your dog; such as insight into his/her personality, likes and dislikes, activity level, and the reason you need a new home for your dog.
Many potential adopters specifically look for dogs in need of a new home. They would much rather adopt a pet than purchase a dog from a pet store. There are huge benefits for adopting a pet. Typically, the pet has already been neutered/spayed and is current on all vaccinations. Most often, the pet is already housetrained and accustomed to living with a family.
A little effort on your part will go a long way in finding your pet a new home. After all, you did make the commitment to care for your pet the day you became his/her owner. The least you can do is make sure your pet goes to a wonderful new owner who is willing to provide good care and a happy life to your four-footed friend.
Most often, owners who can no longer keep their pet just want to relinquish their responsibilities and turn the dog over to Rover Rescue. Unfortunately, there are many reasons this is not possible. Rover Rescue is not a shelter, but a network of volunteers who open their home to dogs in need. Almost all of the dogs we take in are currently on death row at a shelter. That means we can only take in as many dogs as we have space for in our foster homes. The grim reality is that every week, dogs and puppies are put to death because we do not have enough openings. Your dog is in a safe environment and is not in jeopardy of losing his life. Not only will Outside Adoptions give you the opportunity to find a new home for your dog, but also give another dog a chance to find safety in a foster home.
To get started, you will need a few digital pictures of your pet. Next, write a paragraph about your pet, including contact information where you can be reached – potential adopters need to know how they can learn more about your pet and potentially arrange an appointment to meet your dog. The photos and the contact information can be emailed directly to us at roverrescue@mchsi.com. After we receive the information, we will gladly post it online for you. In return, we will ask you to send a $20 donation to Rover Rescue at P.O. Box 4074, Aurora, IL 60507. We will also email you helpful information on screening potential adopters for your pet.
If you have questions at any point during the process, please give us a call at 708-528-1451 and speak with Kelly Janulis, President of Rover Rescue.