Has anyone done match-based adoption with a hospice dog? How long does it usually take?
Quick backstory: My husband and I have been fostering a Frenchie with right-sided heart failure, heartworms, and Chagas disease, for almost a month now. She was abandoned in rough shape, but she’s been improving so much and we absolutely love her.
We just found out the rescue is going to search for her forever home through match-based adoption. We’re supportive of that and we want what’s best for her. But I’m honestly not sure what to expect.
Has anyone had experience with match-based adoptions, especially for medical/hospice dogs? How long does it typically take? Is it harder to find matches for dogs with complex medical needs? Are there things that made the process smoother or more difficult?
And real talk: if a match doesn’t come through, my husband and I are already her forever family. We’re prepared to be in it for the long haul with her, however long that is. But we also want to respect the rescue’s process and see if there’s someone out there looking for exactly what she needs.
Any experiences or advice? I’d love to hear what others have gone through with this!