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Malcolm

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Breed
Reference ID
3600374
Sex
May live with
Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Malcolm?

Malcolm is a bright, bouncy 1-year-old full of energy and enthusiasm for life. He’s confident and excitable when meeting new people and thrives on attention, so he’ll love an owner who enjoys engaging with him and can provide plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Malcolm is still learning how to interact appropriately with other dogs — he can be too full-on and doesn’t always read their signals well, so he’ll need ongoing training and guidance in this area. A secure garden is a must, giving him the space to run off his energy safely. He can be left for a couple of hours, but as he continues to settle, he’ll need someone around most of the time to support his development and provide routine.

Is Malcolm right for you?

If you’re an active, experienced dog owner looking for a fun and rewarding challenge, Malcolm could be the perfect companion. He’s best suited to a pet-free home where he can be the centre of attention, and he can live with children aged 14+ who are confident around lively dogs. Malcolm's high energy levels mean he needs more than just walks — he’ll benefit from activities that stimulate his mind as well as his body, such as training games or scent work. With consistency, patience, and plenty of love, Malcolm has the potential to grow into a fantastic lifelong friend.

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How our rehoming process works

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Create an account and fill out our application form

In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for …

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Choose a rehoming centre

We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found …

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We’ll contact you within seven days

We’ll be in touch by phone or email within seven days of receiving your application to have a chat about your dog search. Then we'll start looking for a great match for you.

We will make two attempts to contact you. If after the second attempt we don’t hear back from …

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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

You won't need to do anything else or apply again for three months. We’ll keep reviewing your application against all the dogs at your chosen centre. Not all available dogs are featured on our website; dogs of all shapes and sizes regularly come into our care, and your …

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When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre. 

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you …

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If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

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We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away. 

With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care …

Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Basildon (Essex)
Nevendon Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0FH
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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

This centre provides easy wheelchair access throughout

Hearing loop

Please ask at reception

Contact

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

More useful information

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