Reply #78: We do home inspections on a regular basis [View All]

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to help place dogs. They're important because we want to see what kind of environment the dog's going to be in...whether there are issues with other animals, whether they have a fenced yard, and whether the adoptees are likely to treat the dog as a member of the family or chain them up in the yard. Suffice to say, if we have any doubts about the home, we don't approve. And that's best for everyone concerned, from the animal to the prospective home. People shouldn't adopt animals they're not capable of dealing with, and animals shouldn't go to homes where they won't get the best treatment possible.

While I can understand your reluctance to allow strangers in your house, usually it's a one-time deal. Once you've been inspected by a rescue agency and approved, you're unlikely to have to undergo the experience again.