Keeper | Collie (Border) Cross | Shoreham (Sussex) - 1

Keeper

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Breed

Collie (Border) Cross

Reference ID

3630161

Age

8 + years

Sex

Male

Size

Medium

Medical care

I need ongoing medical care

Location

Shoreham (Sussex)

May live with

Secondary school age children.

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Are you right for Keeper?

Keeper is an 8-year-old Collie cross looking for gentle and patient owners who can meet him where he’s at. He will need to live in a quieter, low-traffic environment such as a rural or small residential area, with access to peaceful, sniffy walking routes where he can relax without the worry of passing cars. A secure garden is essential so he can enjoy outdoor time without stress, and a multi-person household would suit him best to gradually build up confidence with being left alone. He will need to be the only pet in the home but he could enjoy walks with fellow dog friends outside, following closely managed and slow introductions. Keeper would be happiest with patient adopters who are willing to continue his loose lead training and provide him with support and guidance to help him navigate the world at his own pace. He could live with sensible older children as long as they’re able to understand the importance of giving him space when needed, as he can feel overwhelmed by too much attention. This gentle boy needs a home that appreciates his sensitive nature and is ready to guide him kindly through his golden years.

Is Keeper right for you?

Keeper is a sensitive soul with a wonderfully playful and affectionate side that shines once he feels comfortable. He absolutely adores toys, especially balls and playing fetch, but he will need help learning when to stop playing. He’s a clever boy and enjoys a variety of enrichment activities, especially when he can revel in completing one! While he can be a little conflicted when meeting new people, his sweet nature comes through as he builds trust, and he forms lovely bonds with those who respect his boundaries. Keeper is an endearing mix of sensitivity and playfulness who will bring joy and companionship to the right home!

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How our rehoming process works

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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.