Animal shelters often introduce their animals on their websites or social media sites. Databases with different filters such as species, size, age, gender, family suitability, suitable for seniors, and much more make the initial selection easier. Photos and detailed descriptions of dogs, cats and other pets make your choice easier. Animal lovers can take their time to look for a suitable pet. If you are still unsure about choosing your animal friend, you are welcome to contact the staff of the animal shelter. They are there to help everyone who wants to adopt an animal with their experience, expertise, and comprehensive advice to help make the right decision.

Your visit is the first opportunity to get to know your favorite pet, and you can decide if you and the animal are a good fit. In a thorough preliminary discussion, any doubts can be discussed with the contact person of the animal shelter.

Animal shelters usually reserve the right to take a look at the living situation of the potential adopters. The responsible staff wants to ensure an appropriate home for the pet. Once you make it past this hurdle, only a few formalities follow. A protection contract is issued and usually a nominal charge is applied, though the amount varies individually.