Abby

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

Age

8 + years

Gender

Female

Location

Bridgend (Wales) (Mid Glamorgan)

Ref ID

3663061

Size

Small

Breed

Bichon Frise

Living off site

Yes

Medical care

Ongoing

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Abby?

Meet lovely Abby, an 11 year old Bichon Frise who came into our care through no fault of her own after her owner became very unwell. Abby is a sweet girl who enjoys her toys, lovely walks and little adventures, although she’ll happily let you know when it’s time to head home for a cosy snooze! She can be a little unsure and avoidant when meeting new people or experiencing changes, but with time, patience and reassurance, she’ll start to feel more comfortable. Abby hasn’t had many opportunities to experience the wider world recently, so she’ll need someone who can help her build her confidence gently and at her own pace. She would love a quieter home where she can settle in, and although she may prefer her own space at home, she does enjoy meeting other dogs and would love some doggy friends out on her walks.

Is Abby right for you?

Abby is a lovely older girl who is happiest when life is nice and quiet. She can be worried about being left on her own, so this will need to be built up slowly and at her own pace while she settles into her new home. She enjoys a 30 minute walk each day, but anything more may be a little too much for her, and she is very happy to spend the rest of the day at home having a good snooze! Abby can be quite aloof when meeting new people, especially somewhere unfamiliar, so we would recommend giving her the time and space to approach you when she is ready and build that relationship in her own time. She has had experience visiting children before and could live with secondary school aged children, following a successful meet at the centre. Abby would suit someone who is happy to take things slowly and let her show you what she needs as she gets settled.

The Bichon Frise

Everything you need to know about the Bichon Frise

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.