The Ultimate Dog Adoption Checklist

Adopting a rescue dog (or cat) inevitably changes you as a person. The feeling of welcoming an abandoned living creature opens up a whole new level of emotions and ways of thinking in your life. But what do you do as dog adoption day comes closer? Do you have everything your new furry family member needs?

Don’t worry, today we’re letting you know exactly what you need to have at home before your new pup arrives! The different products you need before you bring your dog home may seem overwhelming, but this handy checklist from informational dog blog Barking Royalty will give you a great start. From collars and ID tags to shampoo and toothpaste, check out what you’ll need before your rescue dog enters his/her new forever home.

Dog Adoption Checklist:

Be sure to check out our other helpful resources here, and pop on over to our Adoption webpage to browse our current adoptable pets!