Do you have a puppy that you can't afford to raise? Or maybe your landlord doesn't allow tenants to keep pets, your financial expenses are too big, or you don't have enough time to properly care for your puppy. Whether it's hard on you or not, you have to make sure that your puppy finds a good home so that your sweet one can be a happy and healthy puppy. Fortunately, there are several ways to give a puppy to someone else.
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Part 1 of 3: Setting Up the Adoption Process
Step 1. Neutralize or sterilize your puppy
Most new owners prefer to get animals that have been neutered.
- Cheap castration programs are widely available. Contact the nearest veterinarian for this program.
- Most vets recommend neutering when puppies are 6-9 months old. However, recent research has shown that the procedure can be performed safely even if the dog is 6-8 weeks old.
- Neutering puppies will help reduce the number of unwanted pets and reduce the burden of giving each unwanted puppy a home.
- Neutering has been shown to reduce bad dog behaviors such as arousal to any object, restless walking, aggressive behavior, and marking of territory using urine.
- The puppies' health will also improve with castration. This procedure has been shown to reduce the chances of developing diseases such as certain types of cancer (breast and testicular) as well as uterine infections and perianal tumours.
Step 2. Train the puppy to poop
Teach your puppy to poop outside the house.
- Puppies can resist the urge to pee for only a few hours when they are a few months old. For example, a two-month-old puppy must go outside to pee every two hours.
- Start training your puppy to go outside when they are between 12 and 16 weeks old. At this point, your puppy can control his urge to urinate so you can properly train him.
- To begin with, remove the puppy every few hours and after feeding or sleeping. Let him get used to going out.
- Feeding times and taking the dog outside should be consistent. Consistency and a schedule will help your puppy to go outside when he has to go to the bathroom.
- Give praise whenever the puppy poops outside. Let the sweet know that he has done a good thing.
- Watch for signs that your puppy needs to go to the bathroom quickly, such as fidgeting around, whining, or scratching at the door. When you see these signs, take your dog outside immediately.
- Until your puppy has managed to go outside to relieve himself, lock him in a kennel or a room if the puppy is left alone.
- If your puppy is pooping in the house and you see him, clap once to startle him but don't scare him. Take the puppy out as soon as possible.
- If your puppy is pooping in the house and you don't find it right away, don't punish the puppy. Puppies can't connect recent punishments to previous events.
- Be sure to clean up the dirt as soon as possible using an enzyme cleaner made specifically for cleaning animal waste. Do not let the puppy be attracted to a place in the house that he will use to defecate.
- Don't use ammonia-based cleaners, as urine contains these ingredients.
Step 3. Vaccinate your puppy
Vaccinations will keep the puppy healthy.
- Your veterinarian can guide you in understanding the vaccinations needed and when to give your puppy the vaccinations.
- 6 to 7 weeks of age: Vaccinate puppies with a combination vaccine (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Corona virus).
- 9 weeks of age: Administration of the second combination vaccine.
- 12 weeks of age: Give a third combination injection. You can choose to inoculate the lyme vaccine now. The vaccine is repeated two weeks later, then once a year.
- 16 weeks of age: Last combination vaccine.
- 12 to 16 weeks of age: Rabies vaccine. Check with your veterinarian and the laws in your area as the timing of this vaccine varies.
Step 4. Make a list of some trusted people to give your puppy
You should never give a puppy carelessly. You won't know if the new owner will take good care of it or not. Some options to consider are:
- Family
- Friend
- Neighbor
- Work colleague
- Shelter
- Animal lover group
- Animal rescue organization
- Police
- Companion dog training organizations
Step 5. Create an “advertisement” to offer the puppy
Include some photos, descriptions, and other important information.
- Take a nice colorful photo of the puppy. Make sure the puppy's face looks good. Show a photo of a puppy being nice. Photos showing a puppy's misbehavior (biting shoes, spilling food, etc.) will discourage potential owners from adopting them.
- Write a good enough description to describe the puppy. Describe how much fun the puppy had, and what his favorite activities were. Make up a cheerful and creative description.
- Be sure to mention that he has been neutered, vaccinated, and trained to defecate outside.
Step 6. Advertise your puppy
There are many ways to advertise it and you should try as many as you can.
- Find potential owners by posting flyers and posters at pet clinics, dog and other pet care, dog parks, and pet grooming salons.
- Advertise in local newspapers.
- Use social media. Advertise on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media accounts.
Part 2 of 3: Giving Puppies to Someone
Step 1. Give it to someone you know
Family, friends, relatives, and neighbors are good choices to start looking for a home for your puppy.
- Send an email with your contacts, along with a photo of the puppy and a description.
- Be sure to let them know that the puppy has been neutered.
- Prepare proof of vaccination or other health records.
- Offer to give the new owner any toys, cribs, bedding, and other supplies you've purchased.
- Offer to take the puppy back if he changes his mind.
- Before handing over a puppy-even to someone you know well-pay attention to how they interact with the puppy. Are the new owner and puppy both comfortable and happy? Does the puppy like his new potential master? Puppies and their owners should be compatible with each other.
Step 2. Give it to a stranger
There are many people who want to adopt a puppy but you may have to look outside your immediate environment.
- Be careful when choosing a stranger to adopt your puppy.
- Always let the potential owner know that you will take the puppy back if he changes his mind or if he fails to take care of him.
- Be sure to exchange contacts so he can find you if he has any issues or questions after the adoption process.
- Ask for payment. A small fee will keep some people away who may have bad intentions. The potential owner can pay you with a check that will be given to the local shelter if you wish.
- Introduce the puppy to its new owner. Pay attention to the interactions between the puppy and its new owner. Does it look comfortable? Does the puppy look scared? If you notice something isn't quite right, trust your instincts and find someone else to adopt.
Step 3. Interview potential puppy owners
Ask questions that will ensure that the puppy will stay with someone who can take good care of him. These questions include:
- Why do you want to have a dog?
- Have you taken care of a puppy or adult dog before?
- Who will take care of the puppy while you work?
- Do you have children?
- Do you rent or own a private home and do your landlords allow pets? You can also ask for a statement from the homeowner confirming that pets are allowed in the house.
- Do you have any other pets? If so, what animal is it? Will the animal get along with this puppy? You can visit the house in person to see the interaction between the two animals with your own eyes.
- Can you tell me a few sources to assess your ability to care for puppies?
Part 3 of 3: Giving Puppies to the Organization
Step 1. Take the puppy to the shelter
Shelters are plentiful throughout the area and will accept unwanted pets.
- Do some research on shelters in your area before handing over the puppy. Not all shelters are the same.
- Some shelters have regulations not to kill the pet, but there are also those that use euthanasia to kill the pet within a certain time because the shelter cannot care for a very large number of pets.
- Visit several shelters and choose one that is well cared for, clean, and the animals look happy and cared for.
Step 2. Give the puppy to the animal lover
Animal lovers, unlike shelters, do not take all the animals brought there.
- Some animal groups only take animals they can care for, so they don't need to use euthanasia.
- Some groups of animal lovers “welcome” all pets brought there. This means that the group may use euthanasia on the animals being cared for there (it could be a few days or a few weeks).
- Check the group's policies before giving a puppy.
- As with any shelter, choose an organized and well-maintained animal lover group.
Step 3. Give to rescue organizations
Many non-profit organizations, and individuals, save pets.
- Pets will usually receive special attention in this environment than in large city shelters, for example.
- A large space may be better-the dog can play outdoors and not stay in the crate all the time.
- However, the space for the puppy may be limited so the space may not be able to accommodate your puppy.
- Animal rescue sites vary in terms of animal care. Do your research carefully before giving your puppy.
Step 4. Donate puppies to the police force
Many police officers use dogs to help with their work.
- Only a few dogs are suitable for working with the police, but your dog may be one of them.
- German Shepherds are the most wanted dog breed by the police.
- Note that there is a lengthy evaluation process before a dog can be adopted by the police.
- Call the nearest police station to see if they are looking for a puppy to train.
Step 5. Donate your puppy to serve the community
Companion dogs are highly sought after to help people with disabilities, and other health problems, live more independent lives.
- Your puppy doesn't just get a home. It is possible that someone who needs help will find the dog he is looking for.
- Some organizations train dogs to help certain groups, such as disabled war veterans.
- The companion dog must pass a health and temperament test.
- There are a variety of companion dog programs available, including several programs that provide companion dogs globally.
Warning
- If you see any signs of neglect or violence, report the organization or person to the authorities.
- Don't throw a puppy anywhere or give it to someone you don't really trust.
