Florence

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

Age

8 + years

Gender

Female

Location

Kenilworth (West Midlands) (Kenilworth)

Ref ID

3660137

Size

Medium

Breed

Collie (Border)

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Dogs, Primary school children, Secondary school children

Are you right for Florence?

Florence is a gentle 10 year old Border Collie looking for a quiet, loving home where she can enjoy her golden years at her own pace. Florence would benefit from living with a confident, friendly resident dog who can help show her that the world isn’t quite so scary. She’d be happiest in a calm, quieter household without too much hustle and bustle. Florence can be a little nervous when faced with new or unexpected things, such as the vacuum cleaner or surprise noises, so she’ll need a patient family who understands that confidence takes time. She’s currently learning lots of new things in foster and is showing us just how much she can blossom when given gentle encouragement and support. She has been house-trained in foster and is comfortable being left for around an hour, so she’s making great progress with all the important things of home life. She could live with upper-primary-school-aged children who are respectful, and who understand that sometimes she may need a little space.

Is Florence right for you?

Her ideal family will be willing to give Florence the time and space she needs to find her confidence, celebrating all those little steps along the way.

More about collie (border)s

Everything you need to know about Border Collies

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Lifespan

typically 12+ years

Shedding

Medium length with moderate shedding

How our rehoming process works

1
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.
2
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 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.
3
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.
4
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...
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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 calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.
5
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’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.
6
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.
7
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...
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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 Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

Key information

Location

Kenilworth (West Midlands)HonileyKenilworthWarksCV8 1NP

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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.