Because good decisions require a good understanding of what the needs are, NWR makes every effort to know as much as possible about each rescued Wheaten before deciding where to foster or place the dog. A rescued Wheaten has often had at least one unsuccessful experience and NWR’s goal is to locate a new home that gives each dog the best opportunity for the next home to be a happy and healthy forever home.
Before NWR agrees to accept a dog for placement, the dog’s owners, vet, groomer, and sometimes even pet sitters are interviewed to learn as much as possible. And, when necessary, NWR consults with behavior experts and trainers if a better understanding is required after NWR takes responsibility for the dog.
NWR could not make the best rehoming decisions without understanding the dog’s needs, and it would not be fair to adoptive families to give them a dog without understanding what their preferences are for the type of dog they adopt. In the same way we sometimes do home visits to learn as much as possible about a dog before we accept it for rescue, we sometimes do in-home visits to meet adoption applicants in person.
Experience has taught us that informed decisions are the ones most likely to result in the best matches; ones that are successful for both the dog and the adoptive family.