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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Kirst on July 31, 2010, 20:11:12 PM

Title: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Kirst on July 31, 2010, 20:11:12 PM
I am just waiting for the potential new slave to call me back!
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Mark on July 31, 2010, 20:45:24 PM
Just remember that they will always be more nervous than you!  :evillaugh:

I always try to put them at ease and tell them there is no need for a spring clean.
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Shiroi-Neko on July 31, 2010, 21:23:14 PM
You be fine, just be positive. Just like what Mark said they will be more nervous than you .
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Kirst on July 31, 2010, 22:25:07 PM
I am a little worried I may be too strict............................ :scared:
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Shiroi-Neko on July 31, 2010, 23:15:46 PM
I am a little worried I may be too strict............................ :scared:

:hug: in what way that your worried about beeing to strict?
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: purrdy1 on July 31, 2010, 23:36:48 PM
just remember if its down to attitude.....and common sense......im sure you will be totally fine! good luck and let us know how you get on xxx
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: maryas on July 31, 2010, 23:55:17 PM
Good luck Kirst - you'll be fine chuck.

What a coincidence - I got a form from RSPCA ages ago and not sent it back to them yet.  Bonnie has her yearly booster on Thursday so I'll take my completed form in then.

Mary
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Janeyk on August 01, 2010, 07:10:18 AM
I am a little worried I may be too strict............................ :scared:

that can't be a bad thing  :)

good luck!
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Mark on August 01, 2010, 07:57:21 AM
I am a little worried I may be too strict............................ :scared:

Most people that are prepared to have a home check are fine anyway. Once in a while, I have a concern and I will discuss it with Sharon; for example, last winter, I homechecked a lovely old lady who had everything in hand. She had a history of taking in strays over the years so had never needed to adopt. Her last cat had died before she moved to a retirement village. She said being in the countryside, no strays had appeared at her door and she was desperate for feline company. She would be there for it 24/7 and it would want for nothing -  She had even sorted out a local vet. My biggest concern was she smoked like a chimney in the house. She even mentioned the smoking, saying she was 85 and wasn't about to give up at any time. Sharon agreed that it wasn't ideal, but at the same time, in a world where there are more cat than good homes, we couldn't afford to be too picky and that not every home is going to be 100/100; although we try our best to get close. As long as they are going to be well fed, kept warm and taken good care of, that is the main thing.

I'm sure it is the same with other rescues where you can voice you concerns and the homing officer can take a view on it.
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on August 01, 2010, 10:28:35 AM
good luck!!
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: maryas on August 12, 2010, 22:10:47 PM
Have you done it yet Kirst?  :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Kirst on August 12, 2010, 22:22:05 PM
Yep - and John-boy the Birman (see cats homed!) went to his new home last weekend! ;D
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: maryas on August 12, 2010, 22:44:27 PM
Well done - the pic of him was gorgeous.  So glad you approved a happy home for him.

Mary  :hug:
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on August 12, 2010, 23:11:18 PM
I always can tell by the quality of tea/biccies offered to the home checker. Last week I did a Lady Grey/Bahlsen house!  :wow:
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: maryas on August 12, 2010, 23:41:41 PM
Yer but Julie, it's dogs that like a cuppa tea not cats  :evillaugh: :rofl: :naughty: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: I am about nto do my first home-check!
Post by: Tan on August 13, 2010, 00:22:55 AM
 ;D well done hun You must be feeling great  ;D  :hug: