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Oscar
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3658438
Size
Living off site
Yes
May live with
Are you right for Oscar?
We introduce to you twelve-year-old Oscar the mini-Dachshund. He is looking for a new home. Since he has excellent history around young children, he can share his home with upper preschool aged children. He is nervous around other dogs and is looking to be the only dog in the home. He has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock. Oscar is housetrained; he will let you know when he needs to go so you will need to watch for his cues. He travels well in the car. Oscar could cope with a reasonably busy home environment. He does not like being left alone at home and is looking for as much company as possible. Time left alone will need to be built up gradually.
Is Oscar right for you?
Oscar is a sweet senior gent who will faithfully bond with the people he spends time with the most. When you first meet him, he may appear aloof but once you are besties he will come and snuggle with you on the sofa, sit on your lap, and soak up all the fuss on offer. Oscar enjoys toy play, he likes soft toys, squeaky toys, and chasing after a ball. Oscar will make you laugh when he gets the zoomies around the home! Oscar enjoys his walks on the beaches and in the countryside. He does not mind walking through a muddy puddle or dipping his paws in water. He would benefit from having calm, gentle dogs who will ignore him to walk alongside to build up his confidence with being around other dogs. He likes dog biscuits and meaty sticks as a reward. He has good recall, and he knows a paw and wait.
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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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