Pet Classifieds
Regardless as to whether you want to adopt a new pet or find someone to adopt a pet from you, the Internet is a great place for adopters and adoptees to get together. Even with all of this convenience, there are still some things that you will need to know in order to get the most out of these classified sites.
Request References
Make sure that you always ask for references. If you are adopting a pet from the pet classifieds you will want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable breeder. On the other hand, if you want to adopt out an animal via the pet classifieds, you will want to make sure that they go to a good home. For these reasons, you will want to make sure that you call the references and ask about such things as:
• The breeder’s follow-up
• Their health screening
• The conditions of their breeding business
• If the person who may be adopting your animal will be able to care for him
• Check out character references
Ask for veterinary references (this may not be possible if a person is adopting their first pet)
Talk To The Online Pet Community
There is a lot of free information available online about animals. You can even access pet communities that have forums, as well as image galleries. These are things that you should look at carefully before adopting a pet via the Canadian pet classifieds. After all, you will want to make sure that all of your questions are answered so that you don’t get in over your head. A good pet classifieds website will also have information available for you.
Request Photographs
If you want to adopt, or are posting ads to adopt out, a pet online in Canada, then you should have photographs or videos available of the pet playing and interacting with other people and animals. This is something that a reputable breeder will not mind providing you with. Whenever you are dealing with a purebred animal (coming from registered parents) ask for a scan of the registration and all of its accompanying paperwork. You can also call the appropriate club or association in order to confirm this information.
Ask Plenty Of Questions
Whenever you post free classified ads you should be open to answering any questions. You should always ask about the living conditions that the people who will adopt your pet have. Those who are adopting your pet via the pet classifieds should also be asking you such questions as specific requirements of the breed that you are adopting out as well as feed suggestions and any other pertinent information about how to care for their new pet.
A Final Word On Pet Classifieds
The Internet is a great place for qualified breeders and buyers to adopt out their pets via pet classifieds websites. However, with the potential the Internet pet classifieds has also comes the need for responsibility. Both parties should be concerned with documentation, having questions answered, getting references and being involved in not just the pet classifieds but also the online pet community as well.