Skye | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Shoreham (Sussex) - 1

Skye | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Shoreham (Sussex) - 3

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Skye

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

Breed

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Reference ID

3606061

Age

8 + years

Sex

Female

Size

Small

Medical care

I need ongoing medical care

Location

Shoreham (Sussex)

May live with

Cats

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Are you right for Skye?

Meet Skye, an 8-year-old Chihuahua looking for a home where she can feel safe and settled. She would thrive in an understanding, quiet household with adults only, where visitors are infrequent and people are around for most of the day. A multi-person home suits her well, provided everyone is happy to go at her pace and respect her sensitivities, and time alone will need to be very gradually introduced. Skye doesn’t need long or busy walks and would be happiest living in a peaceful area with minimal traffic, as loud noises and bustling environments can be overwhelming for her. She enjoys getting out and about in her own gentle way, likes being outside, and benefits from a predictable routine. Skye can be cautious towards other dogs when she’s out on walks, so she would be happiest as the only dog in the household. She will also need some practical support, such as help getting in and out of the car.

Is Skye right for you?

Skye is an incredibly loving, devoted little companion once she’s had time and feels comfortable around you. She is a sensitive soul who may be wary of strangers at first, but with patience and kindness, she settles into a sweet, affectionate dog who adores cuddles and closeness. Skye loves nothing more than curling up on your lap, resting against you for comfort, or sleeping beside you at night, content simply being near her people. She forms strong bonds and will happily follow you from room to room, making her the perfect sidekick. One of her endearing quirks is her love for her three special soft toys, which she carefully carries around. Skye may need someone willing to move at her speed, but in return she offers unwavering loyalty, constant companionship and a heart full of love.

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How our rehoming process works

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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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Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Shoreham (Sussex)
Brighton Road
Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5LT
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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.