Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3642716
Size
Breed
Living off site
Yes
Are you right for Bonnie?
Bonnie is a beautiful young crossbreed with lots of love to give, but who is looking for a very special home that can provide the understanding, patience, and guidance she needs. Like many young retrievers, she can be mischievous and has developed a habit of stealing household items, so her new family will need to be experienced, management-savvy, and committed to continuing her training in a positive and consistent way.
Because of her behaviours, Bonnie is looking for an adult-only home where she can have a calm and predictable environment. She would be happy to have sensible older child visitors. Bonnie must be the only dog in the home, as she prefers having all the attention to herself and will thrive best without the pressures of sharing her space. Once she has settled into her new routine and built trust with her family, she can be left for a couple of hours.
Bonnie has so much potential in the right hands and will make a rewarding companion for someone willing to invest the time and understanding she deserves. In return, you’ll gain a loyal, loving, and fun companion who is ready to continue learning and enjoying life by your side.
Is Bonnie right for you?
Bonnie is a sweet and affectionate young crossbreed with a gentle nature in the home. Once settled in her environment she enjoys being around her favourite people and absolutely adores rolling in wet grass. Bonnie is housetrained, walks beautifully on the lead, and enjoys long sniffy walks where she remains calm and friendly around both people and other dogs. She will need patience and reassurance in new situations, particularly around cars, which she currently finds frightening. Bonnie is a clever girl who enjoys treat searches in the garden and gentle games of fetch, though she has shown some resource guarding around stolen items and toys, so she will need an experienced, understanding home that can continue positive training and management. Once settled, Bonnie is relaxed when left alone for periods and forms lovely bonds with people, showing a soft, affectionate personality with those she trusts.
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...
Show detailsWe’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...
Show detailsIf 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...
Show detailsIf 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...
Show detailsWhen 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
Opening hours
Open for pre-arranged appointments only.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
The majority of public areas of this centre are wheelchair accessible, but some areas may require assistance.
Hearing loop: Please ask at reception.