Before you adopt

Ask Yourself a Few Questions

  • Are you ready to make a 10-15 year commitment to a hound?
  • Are any life-changing events coming up, like moving, getting married or having a baby, that may change your ability to care for a hound?
  • Are you financially prepared to pay for food, toys, training and vet visits?
  • Does everyone in your household agree now is the right time to bring a pet into the family?
  • Are you ready for the daily demands on your time and attention, such as walks, grooming and feeding?
  • Have you researched what breed, size and age of dog would best fit your family, housing and lifestyle?

At Helpless Hounds, we want your adoption to be the perfect match and last a lifetime. Please think through these questions and be sure you’re ready for the responsibilities that come with a new canine companion.

Take the Quiz

There are so many wonderful reasons to get a dog, but for some of us, there may be a few reasons not to have one. Don’t just think about how a dog will enhance your life. Ask yourself, “What am I willing to do to enhance the life of my dog?” Pick one answer for each question, and see if the time is right for you.

1. What do you expect your life to be like in the next few years?
2. How much time does an adult in your household spend at home, awake?
3. How would you best describe your home?
4. How would you be affected if your dog needed surgery or special medical care that would cost more than $500?
5. Which of the following best describes your living situation?
6. What would be your support system for the dog when you go out of town?
7. How often do you travel?
8. Which answer most closely describes why you want to get a dog?

This quiz was created by the National Dog Rescue Connection.

Feeling Ready?

Meet our adoptable hounds and learn how adoption works.

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