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Spud
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Are you right for Spud?
Meet Spud, a Chow Chow crossbreed ready to find his forever home. Spud does enjoy having his own space, so any children in the home should be of secondary school age or older. Whilst he will need to be the only dog in the home, we have no history of his interactions with other animals so he could potentially be homed with them pending successful pre-adoption mixes. He is currently getting refreshed on all of his basic training and is making excellent process, and this should be continued in his new home. Spud is fairly relaxed and doesn't require his own private garden, so flat living would be suitable for him. Spud should be kept on lead in public at all times until he has learned his recall. He tends to get a little restless when left by himself, so he'll need lots of attention initially, and any hours left alone should be built up very slowly. Spud will be happy living in an open plan home and having regular visitors, provided they are mindful of his boundaries.
Is Spud right for you?
Spud is a chilled guy who loves a good fuss and should settle nicely into his new home! He requires a moderate amount of mental stimulation, so having some fun games and enrichment activities available for him will be beneficial. Spud can get a little vocal when he can see or hear people around his kennel, but generally has coped very well and shown lots of curiosity around exploring new environments. When being handled for harnessing or grooming, he can be a little avoidant but generally tolerates it very well, and even uses it as an opportunity to ask for cuddles from people he trusts! He has really come out of his shell during our time with us, and we're now seeing him show lots of friendliness and eagerness around meeting new people. Spud prefers some dogs over others but generally gets on with them well, so he will happily meet lots of other doggy friends when out and about. He is on a limited diet which will be discussed with his adopters upon meeting him, and doesn't seem overly fussed by treats or toys! Spud seems to be comfortable getting in and out of cars, but he can be sensitive to loud noises so we'd recommend walking him in quieter areas to keep him feeling safe and comfortable.
The Chow Chow
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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 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...
Show detailsWe’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...
Show detailsIf 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...
Show detailsIf 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...
Show detailsWhen 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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