This form is for individuals conducting a House Inspection for a potential adopter.
Name of person conducting inspection:
Name of potential adopter:
| House | |
| Do all doors latch securely? | |
| Are dogs able to escape through windows? | |
| Where will dog be allowed in house? | |
| Is there evidence of small children? (toys etc that can be swallowed.) | |
| Are rubbish bins secured? Are cleaning products secured? | |
| Fence / Yard | |
| Type, Width and Height of fence. | |
| No palings missing? Colourbond panels secure? | |
| No foot holds to climb. | |
| No items near fence to allow dog to climb and escape. | |
| No potential escape routes? | |
| Latches – Do the gates have latches that are easy to use/lock and can keep gates closed? | |
| Ground will not wash away or be dug up easily | |
| Is there adequate shade from sun, all day and shelter from wind and rain? | |
| Where will kennel be placed? | |
| Where will water bowl be placed? | |
| Can dog leap from decks, split level gardens and cause self injury? | |
| Are chemicals, petrol and sharp gardening objects secured safely? | |
| Are any of the plants poisonous to animals? Or other hazards like macadamia nuts, palm tree seeds, or garden rocks? | |
| Are there unfenced water features, such as a pool, fish pond or dam? | |
| Do cars back out through the dog containment area? If so, how will the dog be kept safe from the moving vehicle? | |
| Is there any potential strangling hazards ie. clothes line, blind cords, decorations in yard or home? | |
| If a dog or puppy is indoors, is there adequate ventilation in the secured area on hot days? | |
| Does the immediate neighbour have dogs? Are they friendly, jumping at fence, barking excessively? | |
| Is there livestock on neighboring property? | |
| Current Pets | |
| Are the current pets well socialized? | |
| Are they reasonably clean? | |
| Are they friendly and do they approach you in a friendly manner? | |
| How do they react towards their owners, and do they respond to commands? | |
| Do you feel the adopter will love and care for the dog properly? | |
| Would you feel comfortable leaving your pet with this family? | |
| Does this adoption feel right? | |
| Additional Comments
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