Monkey

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

Age

6 - 12 months

Gender

Female

Location

Bridgend (Wales) (Mid Glamorgan)

Ref ID

3657506

Size

Large

Breed

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Cross

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Monkey?

Monkey is a very affectionate 7 month old Malinois cross, he has a very big personality and is looking for an active forever home, in a rural area that has previous experience owning this breed. Monkey is a typical young Mali, so he's full of energy, and loves to stay busy, and is always ready for his next adventure. He is bouncy and playful so would thrive in an active home that can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and ongoing training. He is only young so he is still learning about the world and will benefit from owners who are committed to continuing his training using positive, reward-based methods. He's a clever boy who is eager to learn and has lots of potential in the right home.

Is Monkey right for you?

Monkey could live with sensible secondary school-aged children who are confident around larger, energetic dogs. He may also be able to live with another dog, subject to a successful meet at the centre. Monkey can be a little worried getting into the car, but once he is in, he’s okay. I think the more he goes in the car to exciting places, he will start to get used to it and hopefully enjoy it. Monkey could potentially be left alone but this needs to be built up gradually and only once he is settled. He is looking for a home that understands the breed and is ready to invest the time, patience, and commitment needed to help him grow. He really is a lovely boy who would make a wonderful adventure buddy and would be such an amazing companion.

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Lifespan

typically 10+ years

Shedding

Short length with moderate shedding

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 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...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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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 more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.