Hetty

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

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Ref ID
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Living off site
Yes

Are you right for Hetty?

Hetty needs a home where any children are older teens and there are no other pets, but she will walk happily with calm dogs. She is house trained and good when left by herself. Hetty has recently had surgery to improve her breathing and has recovered well without any need for further treatment.

Is Hetty right for you?

Hetty is a super little Bulldog who has settled nicely into a foster home. She has been passed around a few homes in recent years so is looking for some stability from a forever family. She's a loving girl and can very playful when the mood strikes, enjoying tuggy games and is a big fan of puddles and open water! Hetty previously lived with an energetic young child and there was an incident when the child and Hetty were alone but we don't know what happened, so to avoid any similar incidents we will not be rehoming her with children. Hetty can be a bit OTT herself, and often greets strangers to the home with an enthusiastic hump! She does settle quickly but she can be very strong, so this is something potential adopters will need to consider. Hetty has been great in her foster home, settling into a routine quite quickly. She loves her walks and happily says hello to everyone, including other dogs. She has been jealous of other dogs receiving attention in a previous home so seems to be happier when all the attention is on her.

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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. 

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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.

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Location

Merseyside (Liverpool)Whiston LaneHuytonLiverpoolMerseysideL36 6HP
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Wheelchair access
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