Question
In filling out the application to take a new animal, the rescue group asks for information for my current veterinarian. Why do they want that information and what will they ask/tell my veterinarian?
Answer
First we want to know that you have thought about your pets medical needs. And your vet probably has a pretty good idea of how you treat your pets. Do you bring them in for regular check ups, get them vaccinated, and provide heartworm prevention treatment regularly? When they come it are they clean well groomed, and not showing signs of neglect? Your vet is probably not going to tell us all of that but the vet may be able, based on that information, judge if you treat your pet decently or not. When we call we hope that the vet will let us know that he sees your pets regularly and be comfortable with your adopting another pet.
I have never had a vet tell me that someone would not be a good choice to adopt, but I have had one say that he did not have an opinion. That was not necessarily a problem but it did lead us to investigate deeper. But a good vet reference goes a long way towards comforting us that you will be a good pet parent for this animal that we have invested time in rehabing and saving.
Answered By - Critters