We
had successfully introduced Millie our Labrador to Goofy the cocker spaniel, we
hoped to adopt from Battersea Dogs Home. The
last step before we could take Goofy home was a visit to the Battersea vet.
When I talk to friends who are considering
getting a dog, especially if it is a first dog, I always try to persuade, them
to consider a rescue. Not just because a rescue dog gets a new home. I think
it’s beneficial to be matched with a dog that suits your circumstances, and to
have the help and support of experts if you need it.
I have lost count of the number of people I
have seen in dog classes, being dragged around the room by big bouncy dogs; or
heard of someone getting a border collie that chews all the furniture through
sheer boredom. A good rehoming charity won’t let you take home a dog you can’t
cope with or that won’t suit your lifestyle.
When
you take home a new dog or puppy there are a lot of things you need to organise,
for example, somewhere for the dog to sleep, a trip to the vets for
microchipping, an identity tag. When we
adopted Goofy many things were included in the £105 rehoming fee:
Microchipping.
Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment.
A collar, identification tag and lead.
Access to Battersea’s behaviour advice line for
continued advice and support
In many cases your animal will be neutered. We also got free pet
insurance, an information pack and a starter box of food. I think when taking a
new dog home, it is great to have all of the above taken care of. Then you can
focus all your energy on settling your dog in, and not having to rush out
straight to the vets or pet shop.
Finally with the visit to the vet over, and all the paperwork completed,
we could take the newest member of our family home.
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