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Connie
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Gender
Location
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1265370
Size
Living off site
Yes
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Are you right for Connie?
Connie is a scruffy little lovebug who is looking for a family to call her own. She adores company and would love a home where her family are around for most of the day, so a busy household would suit her perfectly. If you chat to her, she visibly relaxes and will happily come over for a fuss, quickly showing her affectionate and gentle nature. Connie is a very sweet, lovely girl who forms close bonds with the people she trusts. She's not so keen on being left alone, so any time by herself will need to be built up gradually as she settles into her new home. Connie is looking to be the only dog in the home, as she prefers to keep all the toys and attention for herself. Out and about, however, she enjoys socialising with other dogs and is happy to walk alongside canine companions, particularly male dogs. She could also share her home with children of upper primary school age and above who understand that she'll need a little time and space to settle in and build her confidence.
Is Connie right for you?
Connie has spent all of her life living in a small village, enjoying peaceful walks across open fields, so she's not used to the hustle and bustle of busy towns or cities and may find heavy traffic and noisy environments a little overwhelming. She would love a more rural home where she can continue to grow in confidence with her new family. When it's time for an adventure, Connie is always ready! She travels brilliantly in the car and loves heading off to explore. Whether she's running through open fields, splashing along the beach, or discovering woodland trails, she's happiest when she's out enjoying the great outdoors. She has excellent recall, loves stretching her legs in safe open spaces, and would make a fantastic walking and adventure companion for someone who enjoys getting out and about. After a day of exploring, Connie settles well at home and can't wait to enjoy a lifetime of cuddles on the sofa with her favourite people. With her affectionate personality, love of adventure, and sweet nature, Connie is sure to make a wonderful companion for the lucky family who welcomes her home.
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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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