Saffron

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

Age

6 - 12 months

Gender

Female

Location

Ilfracombe (Ilfracombe)

Ref ID

3669186

Size

Medium

Breed

Collie (Border)

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Saffron?

Saffron is a gorgeous 5-month-old Collie looking for an active home where she can continue to learn and grow. She could potentially live with another playful dog who would enjoy having a puppy around. A dog of a similar size would be preferable, as Saffron can be worried by larger dogs. She cannot live with cats or small furries and, due to her interest in chasing, she will need a home away from livestock. She can be left for a couple of hours once she has had some suitable exercise. Her new family will also need to keep reminding her about her housetraining as she continues to mature. Saffron travels well in the car when travelling in a crate. She can pull a little on lead at times. Saffron could live with older teenagers and would be happy in a reasonably busy household. She will need someone who has the time and enthusiasm to continue her training, with puppy training classes likely to be a great way of helping her build her skills and confidence.

Is Saffron right for you?

Saffron is a friendly, affectionate girl who loves spending time with both people and other dogs. She would really enjoy having some sociable, playful doggy friends to help keep her entertained. Being a young Collie, Saffron has plenty of energy and is looking for a family who can provide her with appropriate exercise alongside lots of opportunities to use her clever brain. She particularly enjoys exploring fields on a longline and having a good run around. She can be worried by fast moving traffic, so she'll need access to quieter walking areas away from busy roads. Saffron loves her toys and enjoys playing fetch and tug with her people, although she's also quite happy entertaining herself. She's a real foodie too and will happily work for her treats, with peanut butter and beef skin chews being particular favourites! As well as physical exercise, Saffron will need plenty of mental stimulation to keep her busy, such as enrichment activities, puzzle toys and training games. She already knows how to sit and lie down and would love to learn lots more tricks and skills with her new family. Although Saffron is an energetic puppy, she'll also need her family to help her understand when it's time to switch off. Plenty of quiet time and puppy naps will be important to make sure she doesn't become overtired. If you're looking for a bright, playful puppy who will keep you on your toes and are ready to continue helping her learn about the world, Saffron could be the girl for 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 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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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’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.
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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.