Lewis

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Ref ID
3606860
Size
Living off site
Yes
Medical care
Ongoing

Are you right for Lewis?

Lewis and Minnie are an adorable pair of Dachshund with the sweetest natures. These little sausages may be small, but their love for people is huge! Both Lewis and Minnie are incredibly affectionate and truly thrive on human company. They love being around their foster carers and are happiest when they are close by- whether that’s snuggled up on the sofa or pottering around the house together. Lewis is the youngest of this mother-son duo, at 5-years-old. He is more active than Minnie and does enjoy a little game of chase with a tennis ball! Lewis can be unsure of other dogs out and about; this can result in him making a lot of noise. We are looking for adopters who are happy to continue Lewis’ confidence building around other dogs. They could live with secondary school aged children but are looking for a home with no other dogs or pets. Lewis and Minnie would make the perfect companions for someone who is around a lot of the time, but still enjoys a little potter here and there. Lewis does have on-going medical conditions which the team will be happy to discuss with anyone interested. Given Lewis and Minnie have always been together, we are only looking for homes willing to open their hearts to both dogs and will not be rehoming them separately.

Is Lewis right for you?

Lewis and Minnie would make the perfect companions for someone who is around a lot of the time, but still enjoys a little potter here and there. Lewis does have on-going medical conditions which the team will be happy to discuss with anyone interested. Given Lewis and Minnie have always been together, we are only looking for homes willing to open their hearts to both dogs and will not be rehoming them separately.
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Lifespan

typically 12+ years

Shedding

Medium length with heavy shedding

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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Salisbury (Wiltshire)45 Amesbury RoadNewton TonyWiltshireSP4 0HW
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