Isle of Wight Branch

ANIMAL ADOPTION

Adopting one of our animals is generally a very simple process, but please take time to think things through very carefully, as  what may seem like a good idea can so easily become a chore.

  You must also remember to give your new pet the Five Freedoms: 

A PROPER DIET INCLUDING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AT ALL TIMES

SOMEWHERE SUITABLE TO LIVE 

 ANY NEED TO BE HOUSED WITH, OR APART FROM, OTHER ANIMALS

ALLOWING ANIMALS TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR

PROTECTION FROM PAIN, SUFFERING, INJURY AND DISEASE

Once you have made up your mind the next step is easy:-

1. Visit the Centre and choose the animal you would like to adopt,  remember our staff are always on hand to answer your questions and to give you advice on any particular animal.
2. After completing a short questionnaire we will be able to reserve your pet for you and arrange for a home check visit to be carried out.
3. Don't worry the visit is only  to ensure that you can provide your future pet with all their needs. Once again our home visitors are fully trained and can give you advice on you pets requirements.
4. Whilst you are waiting for your home check to take place, which can take up to 14 days at busy times, you are free to visit the centre as many times as you like to get  to know your new pet.
5. Following a satisfactory home visit you are then free to come along to the centre, and after completing the adoption papers and paying any adoption fees you can take your new companion home with you.

For further advice on animal or pet care please visit:

www.rspca.org.uk/petcare   

   or   

 www.rspca.org.uk/animalcare