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Are you right for Bear?
Bear is a lovely 2-year-old Dachshund searching for a calm and understanding home where he can continue to grow in confidence. This sweet little lad forms strong bonds with the people he loves and enjoys being part of the family. Whether he's curling up for a cuddle on the sofa, joining you for a gentle stroll, or simply keeping you company around the house, Bear is happiest when he's spending time with his favourite people.
Bear can be a little sensitive in new situations and may need some time to feel comfortable around unfamiliar people and experiences. He hasn't had the chance to see much of the world yet, so he's looking for patient adopters who can help him continue building confidence at his own pace. Once he feels safe and settled, Bear's affectionate and loyal personality really begins to shine.
He enjoys polite interactions with other dogs, travels well in the car, and is already house trained. Bear would love a home where he can enjoy a steady routine, plenty of companionship, and all the comforts that come with family life.
Is Bear right for you?
Bear is looking for kind and understanding adopters who can offer him a calm home with older teenagers aged 16+ or adults only. He can be a little unsure around visitors at first, so he would benefit from owners who are happy to let him take things at his own pace and allow him to approach new people when he feels ready.
A quieter environment with patient owners will help Bear settle and continue developing his confidence. He may be able to live with a calm and well-mannered canine companion following successful introductions, although he would also be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as the only dog in the home.
In return for patience and understanding, Bear promises to be a devoted companion full of affection, loyalty, and plenty of cosy cuddles with his favourite 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 you...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 the chance...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 Card and...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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