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Penny
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3654321
Size
Living off site
Yes
May live with
Are you right for Penny?
Penny would ideally live with another confident, calm and friendly dog who can help show her the ropes and provide reassurance as she settles into her new surroundings.
Penny would benefit from a home where time alone can be introduced gradually and built up at her own pace, so a household with minimal initial leaving would be ideal. She enjoys being close to her carers and would benefit from having access to most areas of the home. At night, she particularly likes to be near her people, so her new family should be happy for her to sleep close by.
Penny could live with sensible, calm secondary-school-aged children and older, provided they understand that she can be nervous and need space and reassurance while she settles.
A quiet residential area would suit Penny best. Her new owners should be prepared to build up her local walking routes slowly, allowing her to become familiar and comfortable with her surroundings rather than expecting too much too soon.
Penny will need a home that is willing to work at her pace and give her the time she needs to develop her confidence.
Is Penny right for you?
Penny is a lovely 5-year-old Dachshund who is looking for a patient and understanding new home where she can build her confidence and settle at her own pace.
Penny is a nervous girl who may take a little time to feel comfortable in new surroundings. With plenty of patience, reassurance and positive encouragement, she can gradually gain the confidence she needs to flourish. Her new family will need to give her the time and space she needs while helping her discover that the world can be a safe and happy place.
Penny is a big fan of treats and toys, which can be a great way to help her bond with her new family and encourage her confidence through positive experiences.
She is looking for someone who understands that earning her trust will take time, but who will be rewarded with the joy of seeing her become a happier and more confident little dog.
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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