# Responsible Cat and Dog Adoption

> Adoption starts with a ready home, enough time, and a lifelong commitment.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/guides/adopting-cats-dogs/ · Updated 19 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/panduan/adopsi-kucing-anjing/
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## Check household readiness

Discuss daily responsibilities, housing permission, interaction time, and routine and emergency costs. Match the animal’s needs to your household’s capacity, beyond its appearance.

## Understand the animal and process

Ask about health and behaviour history, matching, fees, and support after adoption. Request available records and clarify who handles follow-up.

## Plan the first days

Prepare a safe area and care routine. Discuss an initial check with a veterinarian. Introductions to other animals need an individual plan; ask the adoption team for guidance.

## Start with official routes

BAWA publishes cat and dog adoption routes. Animal availability and requirements can change, so contact the organisation before travelling or committing.

## Sources & references

1. [AVMA — Pet ownership (client brochure, 2024)](https://ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/mcm-client-brochures-pet-ownership-2024.pdf)
2. [BAWA — Adopt and foster](https://bawabali.com/adopt-and-foster/)

## Keep exploring

- [Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)](https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/bawa/)
- [Bali Adoption & Rehabilitation Centre](https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/barc/)
- [Fostering Animals](https://panduanhewan.org/en/guides/fostering-animals/)
- [Domestic cat](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/cat/)
- [Domestic dog](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/dog/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Responsible Cat and Dog Adoption. PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/guides/adopting-cats-dogs/