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Waffle
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3660124
Size
Living off site
Yes
Medical care
Ongoing
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Are you right for Waffle?
Waffle is a 4 year old Dachshund looking for a quiet home where he can have all the attention to himself. He would like to be the only dog in the home.
He can be a little unsure when meeting new people and may be vocal at first, but he soon warms up once he gets to know you. Waffle has struggled living with younger children in the past, so he’d prefer a quieter home, although he could potentially live with dog savvy older secondary school age children.
Waffle would love someone who is around for most of the day, as he currently finds being left alone difficult. He may whine and pace while waiting for you to come home. Settling into a new routine has also been tricky for him, but with time, patience and reassurance, we hope he’ll learn to feel safe and comfortable having some time on his own.
Waffle is a sweet boy who just needs the right person to give him the time and space he needs to settle and feel at home.
Is Waffle right for you?
Waffle would benefit from having some doggy friends outside of the home. He enjoys socialising but can be unsure when meeting new people indoors and may bark at first. Give him some time to have a sniff and investigate in his own time, and he’ll soon warm up, especially if there are treats involved!
Waffle loves attention and may nuzzle into you when he wants some extra fuss. At night, he finds being left downstairs difficult and would much rather sleep upstairs near your bed in his own comfy bed.
Waffle has previously shown signs of IVDD, so he will need careful management to help reduce the risk of this happening again. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that he won’t experience further problems in the future, so his new family will need to be mindful of this and follow any advice given.
Once Waffle trusts you, he really is a loving little companion who just wants to be close to his people.
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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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