How We Add a New Tail: intake to adoption 🧡 🐾

Quick overview

Adding a new tail at TailsPal is a thoughtful, step-by-step process focused on the animal's wellbeing and finding a safe, loving home. Each stage aims to understand needs, reduce stress and increase chances of a successful match.

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1. Where the animal comes from

Animals arrive in different ways: found on the street, brought by community members, or transferred from partner organizations. Before accepting, we collect details to prioritize safety and appropriate care.

Questions we ask at intake

• Where and how was the animal found?
• Any visible injuries or signs of illness?
• Is there information about a possible owner or microchip?

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2. Health check and basic care

Every animal receives a veterinary check: general exam, parasite treatment, and vaccinations as needed. If health issues are found, we create a care plan and set up monitoring.

Typical medical steps

• Exam for injuries, body condition, and pain.
• Wound care, deworming, flea/tick treatment.
• Recording vaccinations and medical notes in the profile.

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3. Identification, photos and profile

We build a clear profile with photos and a short video. Honest, warm pictures and descriptions help connect animals with compatible adopters faster.

Profile includes

• Photos and short behavioral clips.
• Age, sex, medical status, neuter/spay info when available.
• Personality notes and any special requirements.

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4. Behaviour assessment and socialization

A basic behavior check shows how the animal reacts to people, other animals, and everyday stimuli. This informs foster placement and training needs.

Socialization work

• Foster stays for adaptation and observation.
• Walks, play, and gentle exposure to new situations.
• Basic manners training if needed.

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5. Preparing for adoption

When the animal is ready, we create an honest listing, and arrange meet-and-greets. Safety and long-term wellbeing are central when approving adopters.

What we ask adopters

• Living conditions and prior pet experience.
• Ability to provide regular exercise and veterinary care.
• Willingness to follow adaptation advice and keep in touch.

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6. Transfer and follow-up

Transfer includes an adoption agreement, guidance for settling in, and contact details for support. We encourage adopters to share updates—sometimes short follow-ups help prevent small issues from growing.

Tips for supporters

• Provide accurate information about found animals.
• Consider offering foster care — it makes a big difference.
• Take clear photos and note behaviour details.

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If you have an animal that needs help, contact TailsPal and we will guide you step by step on what to prepare and expect.