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Adopting a pet from the RSPCA

What to expect

The adoption procedure involves a comprehensive questionnaire, one to one chats with staff and a home visit - all members of the family need to meet the potential new pet.

* you pay a visit to the Wirral Animal Centre, Cross Lane, Wallasey, CH45 8RH or Barra Boarding Kennels, Parkgate Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6JS.

* fill in a questionnaire and read terms and conditions, including the cost, of adopting an animal from us.

* with the help of an assessment to match you to the right pet, you get to take a look at the animals.

* you can then reserve the animal you like.

* a home visit will then be carried out to check you home is suitable for the pet you have chosen.

* when the home visit and assessment are successfully completed, and the animal is ready to go home our receptionist will contact you to come and collect the animal, there's some paper-work to get out of the way - then you can take your new pet home!

* a follow up visit may be carried out to make sure that you, your family and your new pet are happy.