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Are you right for Maximillian?
Meet Maximillian, our beautiful 8 year old American Bulldog. Maxi is a lovely chap who is just looking for a home where he can enjoy walks in quieter, low dog populated area. Maxi would need to be the only dog in the home, so that he can get all the cuddles and attention for himself! When he first came to us, he was unsure of other dogs, but he is a brave boy who has since worked with our wonderful training team and now enjoys a calm parallel walk with other dogs! Maxi can live with children 14yo+ who are used to bigger breeds as once he gets to know you he loves to ask for fuss and will lean his whole body weight against your legs! Maxi isn't used to being left in the home for long periods of time, so would need a home who are willing to build up his leaving hours slowly in the first few months.
Is Maximillian right for you?
Maxi is generally a happy, confident boy who loves to sniff and explore new places. He is a proper cuddle bug, loving to curl up on the sofa with you at the end of a long day. Maxi is also a very good boy in the vets and is happy with informal handling too, such as having his harness and lead clipped on for his walks. He really just enjoys human company and is polite and gentle with everyone, it is just intense or high energy dogs that he can still be nervous of sometimes. Maxi can be dog reactive but this can be easily managed with continued focus work and desensitisation - luckily he is a massive foodie and responds well to training with a tasty snack! He also loves his toys and will chomp on them happily or play tug of war with a big rope! We can't wait for this beautiful gentleman to find the loving home he so deserves!
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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 you.
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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 you...Show detailsWe’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 you a match.
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We’ll review your application
We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready.
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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match
If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...Show detailsIf we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.
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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 the chance...Show detailsIf 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 the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.
We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.
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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 Card and...Show detailsWhen 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 Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.
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