Supported Self-Rehoming

SUPPORTED SELF-REHOMING: Programs that enable individuals to participate in finding new homes for pets without having to enter the shelter system. This section highlights pet rehoming resources and technology solutions, program implementation recommendations, and communications best practices.

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First and Last Name

Organization

Zip Code / Postal Code

How does the organization share self-rehoming resources?

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Resources for supported self-rehoming are made available to the public through in-person interactions, phone and email outreach, and the organization's website

Resources for supported self-rehoming are made available to the public through in-person interactions and phone or email outreach

Resources for supported self-rehoming are made available to the public through in-person interactions

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How does the organization support self-rehoming pet marketing?

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Community pets being rehomed through external rehoming platforms are marketed on the organization's website and social media pages; Direct support creating biographies and photos for pet profiles is provided

Organization provides resources for biographies, photos, and best practices to community members self-rehoming pets; Direct support is provided by personnel

Organization provides resources for biographies, photos, and best practices to community members self-rehoming pets

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Does the organization share technology solutions for self-rehoming?

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Organization directly utilizes rehoming platforms to support the public in rehoming pets through in-house solutions or partnerships

Organization recommends rehoming platforms or social media groups the public can use to rehome pets

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How does the organization support self-rehoming meet and greets?

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Self-rehoming owners are provided with a space at your organization and on-site facilitation support from personnel when meeting with prospective adopters and their pets

Self-rehoming owners are provided with a space at your organization where they may meet with prospective adopters and their pets

Self-rehoming owners are provided with best practices resources for facilitating a meeting with prospective adopters and their pets

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Does the organization provide free or low-cost medical care to pets being rehomed?

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Organization directly provides free or low-cost medical care assistance to the public

Organization provides free or low-cost medical care assistance to pets being rehomed through referrals or local/national partnerships

Organization provides information about external organizations or programs that may offer free or low-cost medical care to pets being rehomed

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What post-adoption support is provided for rehomed pets?

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Organization provides direct support and guidance to community members that have adopted a self-rehomed pet

Organization provides post-adoption resources for rehomed pets

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How frequently are supported self-rehoming topics marketed?

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Supported self-rehoming topics are marketed at least once per month

Supported self-rehoming topics are marketed at least once per quarter

Supported self-rehoming topics are marketed at least twice per year

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Are supported self-rehoming resources available in multiple languages?

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All supported self-rehoming resources are available and accessible in multiple languages most common to the jurisdiction

Supported self-rehoming resources are primarily available in most common language of jurisdiction; 50% of resources are available in alternative languages

Supported self-rehoming resources are primarily available in most common language of jurisdiction; 25% of resources are available in alternative languages

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Who at the organization is responsible for supported self-rehoming tasks?

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Organization has at least one full-time staff member or volunteer dedicated to supported self-rehoming

Organization has at least one part-time staff member or volunteer dedicated to supported self-rehoming

Supported self-rehoming tasks are completed by individuals from various departments; There is no dedicated volunteer or staff member

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Who at the organization receives training for supported self-rehoming?

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All staff and volunteers are trained in supported self-rehoming best practices

All staff and volunteers responsible for pet intake and public-facing roles are trained in supported self-rehoming best practices

Leadership roles responsible for pet intake are trained in supported self-rehoming best practices; Information is distilled and distributed to relevant personnel

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What supported self-rehoming data does the organization track?

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Organization tracks contact information, pet information, service provided, services unable to provide, and outcomes for individuals seeking pet rehoming

Organization tracks contact information, pet information, service provided, and outcomes for individuals seeking pet rehoming; Programs may include direct services and integration with external technology solutions

Organization utilizes an external technology solution to track rehoming data

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Field Services

How do Field Services Officers share self-rehoming information?

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Officers provide the public with information for self-rehoming websites through in-person interactions, a field services/animal services website, at community events, and on social media.

Officers provide the public with information for self-rehoming websites through in-person interactions and on the field services/animal services website

Officers provide the public with information for self-rehoming websites during in-person interactions

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Field Services

What basic resources do Field Services Officers provide community members rehoming pets?

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Field Officers provide basic pet resources and info sheets to improve pet marketing to community members rehoming pets and provide direct referrals or triage to local support services or partners

Field Officers provide resources on basic pet care and behavior to community members rehoming pets and info sheets for ways to improve pet marketing (photos, bios)

Field Officers provide resources on basic pet care and behavior to community members rehoming pets

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Supported Self-Rehoming Assessment