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Duke

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

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Are you right for Duke?

Meet Duke, our handsome and energetic boy! He’s full of life and loves being out and about and is always ready for an adventure. Duke has previously spent some time in a home where he was housetrained, but as he isn’t used to being left alone, his new family will need to gradually build this up, providing him with plenty of enrichment to keep him busy. Like many lively youngsters, Duke can sometimes get a little overexcited and doesn’t always make the best choices, which can lead to mouthing behaviours. Because of this, he’s looking for a patient, adult-only home with adopters who can continue his positive training and guide him toward more appropriate behaviours. He would love a safe and secure garden of his own where he can happily play and explore. Duke is very motivated by both food and toys, which makes training fun and rewarding. He’s eager to please and always tries his hardest and he just needs the right people to help him continue learning and thriving. Duke will need to be the only pet in his forever home and would love adopters that can continue his socialisation. He also travels well in the car, making him the perfect companion for quiet countryside adventures.

Is Duke right for you?

Duke is still quite a youngster at around 2 years old and would really benefit from an active home that can give him lots of mental and physical stimulation. He's a fabulous boy with so much potential. Duke does have ongoing medical needs which the center will discuss with potential adopters.

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 you...
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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 the chance...
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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. With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and...
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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.

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Kenilworth (West Midlands)HonileyKenilworthWarksCV8 1NP
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