Table 2 The number and percentage (with 95% confidence limits (CLs)) of 38 dog welfare organisations that conducted procedures when a dog was released to a new owner. These data relate to organisations in Ireland with complete responses to a survey conducted in March–April 2022 that re-homed dogs
| Â | Number | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Â | CL (95%) | |
Procedures conducted | Â | Â | Lower | Upper |
Home visit | 38 | 100.0 | 90.7 | 100.0 |
Check (or verification) of the number and type of animals already in the home | 36 | 94.7 | 82.2 | 94.7 |
Verification of prospective owner experience with dogs or other companion animals | 30 | 78.9 | 62.7 | 90.4 |
Organisation of trial visits (with prospective owners) | 24 | 63.2 | 46.0 | 78.2 |
Screening of prospective owner for previous breaches of animal welfare legislation | 7 | 18.4 | 7.7 | 34.3 |
Request for proof of income to determine ability to provide proper care | 2 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 17.3 |