Applying For a Rescue Dog - 5 Reasons Why You Didn't Hear Back

 

So, you made the decision. You want to adopt a rescue dog. You found the perfect pup and filled out the rescue's online application. And then....

Radio silence. You never hear back. 

Why? 

Here are 5 of the reasons your application might have failed. 

1.  Your application was incomplete. Did you fill out the whole thing with the correct information? Making a mistake on your phone or email might have made it impossible for them to reach you. Check your entries before hitting submit. 
2. You skipped sections. Other pets? Vet information? Who else lives in the house? 
3. You didn't read the animal's about me section. If the information on the pet says must have a fenced in yard and you don't well everything stops there. Or not good with cats and you have a cat? Rescuers are looking to make a perfect match so the animal gets a perfect furever home. 
4. You don't read the questions. Did it ask for 3 references and you only gave one? Really? If you can't supply at least 3 people who can vouch for your ability to own a pet then why should they trust you? 
5. The pets in your house are not up to date on vaccinations. A good rescue will call your vet to make sure you're taking good care of the pets in your care. Either now or ones you owned in the past. If you didn't keep on on basic pet care, your application will be passed over. 

You ask why they don't call or email and let you know why? 

One single dog or cat can have over 30 applications in a week or even a day.  Processing all these applications takes time and a lot of phone calls to vets and references. This doesn't take into account the time dealing with amount of dogs coming into rescue who need medical care or the fundraising needed to take care of them all.  

If the rescue stopped and answered every ap there would be no time left to process the other applications and find that perfect home for the pets in their care or provide proper attention to the new pets coming in. And there are always more dogs and cats needing to be rescued. Isn't that the goal? Finding a great furever home for every single dog or cat. 

Woof! Good dog!