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Pretzel

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

Reference ID
3574929
Sex
May live with
Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Pretzel?

Pretzel is looking for a special kind of home – one that’s calm, patient, and understanding of a dog who hasn’t yet had the chance to learn what home life is really all about. His new family will need to be around for him as he settles in, helping him gradually build confidence and learn that being left alone doesn’t mean being abandoned. He’ll need to be the only pet in his home and would thrive with humans who are open to learning about dog body language, as well as being keen to get involved in some fun, reward-based training. Pretzel could share his home with calm children of secondary school age, who are comfortable allowing him his own space when he needs it. With kindness, structure, and commitment, Pretzel will blossom – and for the right person, this journey together will be deeply rewarding.

Is Pretzel right for you?

At heart, Pretzel is a vibrant, intelligent boy with a whole lot of love to give. His sweet and affectionate nature shines through when given calm and consistent attention. He loves gentle strokes, thrives on enrichment activities that keep his brain engaged, and has already shown that he can settle beautifully in the right environment. Once he begins to feel secure, his playful, curious side comes to life, and you’ll see a dog who delights in interactive play and highly values his human friendships. Full of potential, we just know that Pretzel will become a loyal and loving companion to the right family… could it be you?

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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 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.

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

More useful information

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