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Poppy
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Ref ID
3647555
Size
Breed
Living off site
Yes
Are you right for Poppy?
Poppy is a sweet 5 year old Bichon Frise looking to find her best friend. Although new people can seem a little scary at first, Poppy is a wonderfully affectionate little dog once you've earned her trust. She adores curling up for cuddles, happily claiming a lap for an afternoon snooze, and she's wonderfully food motivated, with a particular weakness for meaty and smelly treats. Soft, crinkly toys and puzzle feeders are among her favourite ways to relax, while long countryside strolls filled with sniffing opportunities are guaranteed to put a wag in her tail.
Is Poppy right for you?
Poppy would love to live in a peaceful area with quiet walking routes, plenty of grassy trails, woodland paths or beach adventures to explore. She is searching for a multi person, adult only household, although sensible older teenagers could be considered, where someone is usually around for most of the day, as she doesn't enjoy being left for long. Poppy would be happiest sharing her home with another calm dog, whose reassuring company helps her feel much more relaxed when left alone, and she could potentially live with a cat as she does now. She'll need a very secure garden, not only for her own safety but also to help her gradually meet visitors through a carefully managed introduction plan. While she settles, she'd prefer life to stay fairly quiet with only occasional visitors, building up to seeing the same familiar faces over time.
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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 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...
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...
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...
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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