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Margarine
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Living off site
Yes
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Are you right for Margarine?
Margarine is a sweet and sensitive Dachshund who is looking for a calm home where she can take life at her own pace. She can be worried by unfamiliar people, sudden movements and loud noises, but once she begins to trust someone, her softer and more affectionate side starts to shine through.
This little lady enjoys her food and loves the company of other dogs. In fact, she is noticeably more confident when she has a canine friend beside her and is much happier exploring on walks when another dog is showing her the way. Margarine may initially prefer to observe from a safe distance, but with patience and gentle encouragement, she becomes curious about her surroundings and enjoys having a good sniff.
Margarine is not currently very interested in playing with toys, although she does like carrying them back to her bed and keeping them close. She is often happiest relaxing somewhere comfortable, watching what is going on around her and enjoying the reassurance of familiar people and dogs.
Is Margarine right for you?
Margarine is looking for a peaceful home with a confident dog who can help her feel secure and show her the ropes. She really enjoys having a dog best friend beside her as it helps her approach new experiences with much more confidence.
A quiet household with a predictable routine would suit her beautifully, along with a private garden where she can relax, explore and enjoy plenty of sniffing at her own pace. She may also be able to live with sensible, dog-savvy children who understand that she sometimes needs a little space and time to settle.
Margarine likes to get to know new people gradually, and gentle walks are a lovely way for her to begin building a bond without feeling under pressure. Her adopters will need to continue helping her feel comfortable with things such as wearing her harness and being handled, using plenty of patience, reassurance and positive training.
She has appeared settled when left for short periods in familiar environments, although any time alone should be built up gradually once she is happy in her new home.
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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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