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Home Check & Suitability Assessment Form

A home-check template — home, safety and suitability assessed for a specific pet, so an adoption is set up to succeed.

Description

A home check is where a good match is confirmed — and this form structures it so nothing’s missed. Whether done in person or virtually, it records the home, its safety, and how well it suits the particular pet, so the rescue and the adopter can both feel confident the placement will work. It works through what matters for the animal in question: secure outdoor space and fencing, the home environment, other pets and how they’d be introduced, where the pet would sleep and spend its day, and any adaptations needed. A dog that bolts needs secure fencing; a nervous cat needs quiet — this maps the fit precisely. Use it for every adoption, especially pets with special needs or difficult pasts. Free, brandable, and it turns a home check from a gut feeling into a clear, recorded assessment.

Form fields

Everything the Home Check & Suitability Assessment Form above collects — 11 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Home Check & Suitability Assessment

  • Adopter name

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    Short Answer
  • Pet being matched

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    Short Answer
  • Check type

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    Single-Select
  • Secure outdoor space / fencing suitable for this pet?

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    Yes/No
  • How suitable is the home for…

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    Matrix
  • Where will the pet sleep and spend its day?

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    Long Answer
  • Any adaptations suggested or concerns to resolve?

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    Long Answer
  • Overall recommendation

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    Single-Select
  • Assessor name

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    Name
  • Email address

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    Email
  • Signature

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    Signature
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Home Check & Suitability Assessment Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a home check for adoption?

A visit — in person or virtual — to confirm a home is safe and suitable for the particular pet being adopted. It checks things like secure fencing, the environment, and how a new pet would fit with the household and any existing animals.

What does the home check assess?

Secure outdoor space and fencing, the home environment, other pets and introductions, where the pet would sleep and spend its day, and any adaptations needed — all judged against the specific animal’s needs.

Why is the check tied to a specific pet?

Because suitability depends on the animal — a high-energy dog, a cat that needs calm, a rabbit that needs a secure run all need different things. The assessment matches the home to that pet, not pets in general.

Does a home check mean my home must be perfect?

Not at all — it’s about safety and suitability, not showroom standards. The rescue often suggests simple adjustments, like a gate or secure fencing, rather than ruling a home out.

Can home checks be done virtually?

Yes — many rescues do virtual checks via video call, which this form supports just as well. It records the same things whether the check is in person or on screen.

Is the assessment form free?

Yes — free with a Fun Forms account, fully customisable, and ready to use on any device.