Buster

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Are you right for Buster?

Buster is looking for a family willing to give a home to both him and his Brother Buddy. They will need to be the only pets in the home but can live with children of primary school age. They will need somebody at home for most of the time while they settle in to give them a little house training refresher and build their leaving hours gradually. Buster has a mild collapsed trachea. At present, this does not cause him any significant problems and does not require any treatment. However, adopters should be aware that long term management will be required, such as maintaining a healthy weight, using a harness instead of a collar, and monitoring for any changes in breathing or coughing. Regular veterinary check-ups are recommended to ensure his condition remains well managed.

Is Buster right for you?

Buster and his Brother Buddy are quite the bonded little duo. They love to play together and can then be found snuggled up in a ball in the same bed. Buster loves people and attention and can get a little noisy with excitement for the first few minutes, but he does settle down and enjoys exploring in our secure off lead areas. Although he has been friendly with other dogs he has met here at the centre, much like brother Buddy, Buster can get a little over friendly at times so they will need to be the only pets in the home. Buster has some basic training already and has had no hesitations in jumping into our vehicles so would likely enjoy joining his new family out on adventures.

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A white Bichon Frise adult dog

Lifespan

typically 12+ years

Shedding

Medium length with low 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. 

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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

Merseyside (Liverpool)Whiston LaneHuytonLiverpoolMerseysideL36 6HP
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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
The majority of public areas of this centre are wheelchair accessible, but some areas may require assistance. Hearing loop: Please ask at reception.
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Contact

0303 003 0000

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