Belle | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Basildon (Essex) - 1
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Belle

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

Reference ID
3479568
May live with
Cats and Primary & Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Belle?

9 year old Belle has come to us through no fault of her own, she is a sweet older lady looking for a forever home where she can get lots of cuddle time. Belle can live with children 11+ who can give her space when needed, she is a sensitive lady who can get a bit worried when over handled. Use of a secure garden or outdoor space would be beneficial for her to sniff about in at her own pace. Belle will need someone around most of the time when she first goes home and leaving hours will need to be built up slowly, she can potentially live with cats but will need to be the only dog due to her guarding her food around other dogs in the home.

Is Belle right for you?

Belle is a real sweetie once she knows you and wants to be snuggled up next to you getting lots of cuddles. She is a spritely little lady that enjoys a calm walk and still likes to make herself heard when out and about. Belle has previously lived with another dog but is still unsure around unknown dogs so calm walking buddies would help with her confidence. If you have room at home for this little lady add her to you favourites.

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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 …

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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 contact you within seven days

We’ll be in touch by phone or email within seven days of receiving your application to have a chat about your dog search. Then we'll start looking for a great match for you.

We will make two attempts to contact you. If after the second attempt we don’t hear back from …

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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

You won't need to do anything else or apply again for three months. We’ll keep reviewing your application against all the dogs at your chosen centre. Not all available dogs are featured on our website; dogs of all shapes and sizes regularly come into our care, and your …

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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 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 nationwide Dog School, free behaviour …

Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Basildon (Essex)
Nevendon Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0FH
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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

This centre provides easy wheelchair access throughout

Hearing loop

Please ask at reception

Contact

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

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