NicoleLJ
09-09-2007, 09:04 PM
I just have a question for those breeding or for those that are fostering pregnant dogs or have rescued litters in your home. None of this pertains to my litter. It is just I am curious about the responses.
Ok here is the question. Do you think it is mandatory to meet the puppy adopters of your pups before they go to their new homes?
I used to think not. I never physically met Sheena's breeder before i got Sheena shipped to me. But now that I have done this and my pups are all doing great in their new homes I think I prefer the idea of being able to meet the adopters before they get a pup. I got to meet all the adopters in person for Sheena's puppies. And it certianly helped a great deal in teh matching process(partnered with the temperment tests and so on). Plus it was nice to be able to sit and chat and get a real feel for them instead of just phone calls and emails.
Some of my adopters had to fly here to visit or drive long distances. But they still were able to visit and meet with the litter before taking their pup home. Some visited multiple times. I also think it made the adjustment period so much easier. So far not one pup has had any seperation issues and all are very happy and confident in their new homes.
So what is your opinion? I know it is not always possible to meet with the people depending on circumstances and locations. But would you then adopt to someone you never got to meet and fly a pup out to them, as long as they passed all of the other criteria for your interview process?
I think this could be a very interesting discussion.
Nicole & Sheena & Puppies
Ok here is the question. Do you think it is mandatory to meet the puppy adopters of your pups before they go to their new homes?
I used to think not. I never physically met Sheena's breeder before i got Sheena shipped to me. But now that I have done this and my pups are all doing great in their new homes I think I prefer the idea of being able to meet the adopters before they get a pup. I got to meet all the adopters in person for Sheena's puppies. And it certianly helped a great deal in teh matching process(partnered with the temperment tests and so on). Plus it was nice to be able to sit and chat and get a real feel for them instead of just phone calls and emails.
Some of my adopters had to fly here to visit or drive long distances. But they still were able to visit and meet with the litter before taking their pup home. Some visited multiple times. I also think it made the adjustment period so much easier. So far not one pup has had any seperation issues and all are very happy and confident in their new homes.
So what is your opinion? I know it is not always possible to meet with the people depending on circumstances and locations. But would you then adopt to someone you never got to meet and fly a pup out to them, as long as they passed all of the other criteria for your interview process?
I think this could be a very interesting discussion.
Nicole & Sheena & Puppies