08/12/2026
I need your honest feedback on an idea I’ve been kicking around…
For a while now, I’ve been thinking about offering something a little different.
Instead of helping after a dog is already in the home, what if I helped before you adopted?
Over the years, I’ve helped place quite a few shelter dogs by evaluating them and matching them with the right home. In many cases, I was essentially the one saying, “I think this is your dog.”
It got me thinking… what if I made that an actual service?
Here’s what I’m picturing (and this is still very much just an idea)
You tell me about your lifestyle, your experience with dogs, your schedule, your goals, your household, your kids, your current pets, activity level, and what you’re looking for in a dog.
I could come meet your family, evaluate your current dogs if you have them, look at your home and setup, and then help you find a dog that actually fits your life—not just the one that catches your eye online.
Or, if you’ve already found a dog you’re interested in, I could evaluate that individual dog and give you an honest opinion on whether I think it’s a good fit for your home and what challenges you should realistically expect.
The goal wouldn’t be to guarantee a perfect match—because no one can do that—but to stack the odds in everyone’s favor.
A better match means a better chance that the adoption succeeds, the dog stays in the home, and everyone is happier in the long run.
I haven’t figured out exactly what this would look like yet, and I’m sure there would be plenty of trial and error.
So… what do you think?
Is this something you would use?
Would it have helped you before adopting your current dog?
Anything you’d want included if I offered it?
I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts. 👇🐾
