What does ‘being assessed’ mean?
This means that the animal you are looking at hasn’t been through our thorough behaviour assessment which includes looking at previous history, observing and socialising.
Until an animal is fully assessed you will be unable to come and meet him or her.
You can register your interest in an animal under assessment by filling in an Interest Form.
How long can it take for an animal to be assessed?
This can vary but will usually take around 1-2 weeks.
Animals with a full history will be assessed quicker than those without.
Animals with behaviour issues can take several weeks before they are ready for rehoming.
Do you provide any veterinary services?
We do have a private vet here at Danaher, however they do not work set days or hours and are therefore unable to provide a service to the general public.
For this reason we ask that anyone with any injured wildlife please call the national RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.
Do you provide any financial help towards veterinary services?
Why can’t I report cruelty directly to you?
Although we’re affiliated to the RSPCA we’re an independent charity.
This means that we adhere to all the rules and regulations that govern animal welfare for the animals in our care.
We cannot get involved with welfare matters regarding owned animals or wildlife.
If you have concerns about an animal or have found an animal that is injured or in distress please call 0300 1234 999 or visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty
Why can’t you take in an animal I want to surrender immediately?
We have to prioritise those animals most in need of rescue and so it is unlikely we will be able to take in your animal straight away, if at all.
We can add you to our enquiries list but this does not guarantee we will be able to assist you.
We can provide you with alternative numbers for other charities to try.
Do you rehome to families with children?
Yes! We rehome our animals with children of all ages.
However, we are restricted on what age of children we can rehome too based on the history of the animal in question.
For example, an exuberant, boisterous dog with no history will likely not be suitable to place with a baby.
If animals are assessed as suitable to live with children of all ages they are usually rehomed very quickly.
Do you rehome dogs to people with cats?
Yes! We assess all of our dogs to see whether they can be placed with cats.
However, dogs that are suitable are rehomed very quickly.
Do you re home cats to people with dogs?
Yes! We assess all of our cats to see whether they can be placed with dogs.
However, cats that are suitable to live with dogs are rehomed very quickly.
Will I be turned down for adopting a cat depending on where I live?
To ensure we protect our Cats to the best of our ability we will take into consideration the location of where we place them.
For example someone who lives on or close to a busy road may not be suitable for cat that likes to spend a lot of time outside, but may be suitable for a house cat or a cat that likes to spend its time inside rather than out.
I completed an Interest Form, why didn’t I hear back from you?
If you placed and interest and weren’t invited in this can mean several things; it may be that you weren’t suitable for the animal in question.
It could also mean that you were suitable but we had interest from several other suitable adopters and sadly you missed out on this occasion.
We apologise that we are unable to contact every applicant individually, we process over a hundred forms a week and are simply unable to achieve this.
Do you have an upper age limit when rehoming?
No, we rehome to people of all ages, it doesn’t matter if you’re in your 20s or your 90s.
We will do our best to select an appropriate animal for you.
We do ask that you think about a contingency plan should you ever become unable to care for your pet.
We can help you with planning for the future if needed.
Can I turn up at the centre without an appointment to look around at the animals?
No, this is not something we offer here at Danaher as we have found it caused more stress and anxiety to the animals.
Please wait to be invited into the centre to view an animal or enquire with our reception team for further details.
How much does it cost to adopt an animal?
You can see our adoption fees and what they include here.
You should research the costs involved for ongoing care of your chosen animal such as; insurance, food, deworming and flea treatments etc.
How long does it take to adopt an animal?
The length of time it will take to go from interest to adoption can vary.
If the animal is on ongoing veterinary treatment this may delay adoption.
All our home checkers are volunteers so please be patient whilst we arrange this.
If there are other dogs to meet (please see adoption process ‘link’ for more information).
On average it takes around 3-4 weeks but please be patient if this process takes longer.
Why does everyone living in the house have to meet an animal I am adopting?
We do this to make sure that everyone is on board with the adoption and they understand any quirks or traits regarding the animal in question.
It is also a good idea to introduce any regularly visiting children too.
If you’re thinking of engaging a dog walker or trainer we encourage you to bring them to meet the dog you are interested in too.
What animals do you have for rehoming?
We usually have dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and small birds.
Please browse our website for an up to date list of available animals.
I live in a flat, can I still adopt?
Yes! We rehome all types of animals to flats on a case by case basis.
Please get in touch so we can talk to you about the kind of animals that might be suitable for you.
I don’t have access to a garden, can I still adopt?
Yes! We rehome all types of animals to people with no garden on a case by case basis.
Please get in touch so we can talk to you about the kind of animals that might be suitable for you.
I don’t have a fully secure garden, can I still adopt a dog?
Yes! We rehome dogs to unsecure gardens on a case by case basis.
Please get in touch so we can talk to you about the kind of animals that might be suitable for you.
I live in rented accommodation, can I still be considered for adopting an animal?
Yes of course living in rented accommodation would not prevent you from adopting one of our animals, however we do ask to see proof from the land lord that permission for that animal to live at that address is given.
What do the banners across the bottom of the animals on the website mean?
Being Assessed – This animal has not been fully behaviour checked.
Please see the FAQ called ‘what does being assessed mean?’ for further details.
Available – means this animal is ready for rehoming and can be viewed.
Temporarily Reserved – means someone has been to visit this animal and placed a reserve.
This stage means we are still waiting for family members, dogs or animals to meet.
You can still register an interest in this animal as there is a small chance they will become available again.
Reserved – means all the various meets have been successful and we are awaiting confirmation of a successful home check.
You can still register an interest in an animal but it is unlikely they will become available again.
Applications Closed – means we have received a large amount of applications for a particular animal and have decided to temporarily stop taking additional applications.
Applications may once again be opened up if no suitable home is found among current applicants.
