Amelia

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

Age

2 - 5 years

Gender

Female

Location

Salisbury (Wiltshire) (Newton Tony)

Ref ID

3671398

Size

Large

Breed

Bernese Mountain Dog

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Amelia?

This is Amelia, a sweet, shy girl who takes life at her own pace. She needs a home where her boundaries will be respected, so any children should be of secondary school age or older. Amelia does really well around other dogs, so having a calm, confident dog to live with would be ideal for her. We have no history of Amelia living with other animals, so she may be able to live with other pets pending successful introductions. She seems to have had little to no training in the past, so her adopters will need to be committed to her ongoing development and helping her build confidence. Due to her timid nature, Amelia should have a secure private garden for her to explore without being surprised by unexpected visitors, and she'll need to be kept on lead in public. She has no history of being left by herself, so any time alone should be slowly built up.

Is Amelia right for you?

Amelia is an incredibly sweet-natured girl with so much love to give! She is fearful around unfamiliar people, so she'll need to be approached slowly and given plenty of time to adjust. She's not a big fan of being handled, so harnessing or clipping up is something that will need some ongoing attention. Amelia will happily graze on her food throughout the day, but doesn't seem overly fussed by treats or toys, preferring to stick near her handlers or doggy friends. With the right, patient people, Amelia should blossom into a wonderful addition to the home.

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The Bernese Mountain Dog

Everything you need to know about the Bernese Mountain Dog

How our rehoming process works

1
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.
3
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.
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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.

Key information

Location

Salisbury (Wiltshire)45 Amesbury RoadNewton TonyWiltshireSP4 0HW

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