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Alfie
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
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Breed
Living off site
Yes
May live with
Are you right for Alfie?
Alfie is a gorgeous 5-years and 9 month-old Great Dane x Poodle who, through no fault of his own, is looking for his new forever home. He is a fantastic four-legged friend who is fully housetrained and sleeps happily through the night on his own bed. Alfie loves people and is very friendly when meeting new faces. He may initially bark when visitors arrive, but he soon settles and is always happy to receive some fuss. Alfie loves to play, especially with his favourite rubber ball, and would benefit from use of a secure outdoor space he can stretch his legs and enjoy some fun. He is a gentle boy, although he can sometimes forget just how big he is when he gets excited! A home with older secondary aged children that are comfortable with large breed bouncy dogs would be preferable. Alfie is also scared of fireworks, so his new family will need to be prepared to support him through firework season.
Is Alfie right for you?
Alfie is a friendly boy when meeting other dogs and would be happy to have walking buddies, but he would be prefer to have is humans all to himself at home. He also cannot live with cats or small furries. Alfie is not currently able to be left alone, so his new family will need to be around for him initially and be prepared to gradually build up the amount of time he can comfortably spend by himself as he adjust to his new surroundings and family. He is a loving, playful and affectionate boy who enjoys being part of family life and will make a wonderful companion for the right home. If you are looking for a big-hearted dog with an equally big personality, Alfie could be the fabulous new addition you have been looking for. Please note Alfie is on our home stay scheme and not currently here at the centre.
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.
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