Questions to Ask When Adopting a Dog

* What do they know about the dog history? Where is he from? How long has he been at the shelter?
* Why is he available for adoption? Has he ever been returned for adoption?
* How old is he?
* What breed or breed combination is he?
* Is he full grown or how big do they expect him to get?
* Is the dog male or female? Is he or she neutered or spayed?
* Is he housebroken?
* Has he had any training? Does he know any commands? Can he walk on a leash?
* What is his personality or temperament like? Have they seen any behavioral problems such as aggression? How is he with other dogs? Kids? Cats?
* What health problem does or has he had? Is he on any medications?
* Has he been de-wormed or heartworm tested?
* What vaccines or preventative mediations has he received (flea control, heartworm), etc? Is he up-to-date?
* What are his grooming requirements?
* What are his exercise needs?
* What is included in the adoption agreement? Cost,of the pet? Is spay/neuter included? Vaccines?
* What happens if the adoption doesn’t work out? What is their policy?
-- Dr. Jon, PetPlace.com