This is a question that concerns most adopters, and it is explained uniformly here. Rescue adoption is gratuitous, and the requirements for adoption are primarily based on the safety considerations for the cats. After the successful rescue of a cat, some rescuers are unable to adopt the rescued cats into their homes, hence the need to find suitable adoptive homes for these stray cats. However, deciding what kind of family to entrust the cats to has become a significant challenge.
Every adoption is the second chance at life for the cats. If they are hastily given away, it often leads to secondary harm. The situation of returning or re-gifting after adoption not only brings a lot of trouble to the rescuers but also causes psychological harm to the cats. The consequences of mistakenly giving them to unscrupulous individuals are even more chilling.
Therefore, to quickly and effectively select reliable families, the International Adoption Practices have emerged. The purpose of these practices is not to exclude novices and adopters but to encourage us to re-examine the original intention of adoption and our ability to take responsibility.
Adoption Requirements
Economic Conditions and Family Support
The first thing to consider is the economic issue and the cost of doing good. Without a stable economic ability, it may be impossible to provide long-term care for the cats. At the same time, family members also need to reach a consensus and support cat ownership. Prospective adopters should have the determination to care for the cats for their entire lives, not abandoning them due to reasons such as relocation, romantic relationships, marriage, pregnancy, moving, or because the cats shed hair or are mischievous. These are all important matters we must seriously consider before adopting cats.
Safety Assurance
Additionally, safety is of utmost importance. When keeping cats, windows must be closed, which many friends do not understand and are unwilling to heed advice on. Since we have chosen to keep cats, we should respect their living habits and practice scientific cat care, avoiding allowing cats to roam freely outdoors or confining them in cages. Moreover, we must guard against the dangers of them going missing and falling from heights, striving to prevent accidents. It is our responsibility not to abandon or re-home the cats; these are obligations we must fulfill.
Adoption Agreement and Responsibilities
Signing the Agreement and Information Exchange
Prospective adopters need to sign an adoption agreement with the rescuer, exchange identity information, and accept follow-up visits. It is advisable to reserve a deposit as a guarantee for the adoption, with the agreement that it will be fully refunded to the adopter after a certain period if no issues are found during the follow-up visit. It is also recommended to take a commemorative photo with the adopted cat.
Responsibilities of the Adopter
Adoptive individuals must not re-gift, release, or euthanize the cats. If they are unable to continue fulfilling their adoption obligations, they must return the cats to the original rescuer for full disposition.
The Significance and Risks of Adoption
Finally, please understand that every rescuer has invested a significant amount of time, energy, and substantial costs in this endeavor. There are still many stray lives in this world seeking a home. If you can understand and are willing to take on certain risks and troubles, you are welcome to visit the cat adoption stations on the streets.
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Comments(2)
The safety tips, especially about windows, are crucial! I’m curious, what are some less obvious home safety checks adopters should do?
@CriticX：Thank you, CriticX! We’re glad you found the safety tips helpful. Beyond windows, checking for toxic plants, securing loose cords, and ensuring safe hiding spots are also important. We appreciate your engagement!