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Nellie
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Are you right for Nellie?
Nellie is a very sweet 4-month-old Doberman x German Shepherd who absolutely loves people and enjoys nothing more than cuddles, fuss and attention. She is doing well in kennels, although she can be vocal when things are busy or there is lots going on. As a young puppy, Nellie is still learning about the world and can sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure when faced with new experiences. She loves exploring and sniffing, but will benefit from having things introduced at her own pace. Nellie is comfortable being clipped on and off by familiar handlers, although she can be nervous with new people initially. Once she gets to know you, she is friendly, wiggly and affectionate, but can become overexcited and jump up. She can also be a little jumpy when being stroked, so continuing to teach her good manners and four paws on the floor will be important.
Is Nellie right for you?
Nellie enjoys playing nicely with her toys, eats her food well and already knows a few basic commands, including sit and paw. She will need ongoing positive training and plenty of patience as she develops her confidence and social skills. Nellie currently finds being left alone difficult, so time apart will need to be built up gradually, with suitable enrichment to keep her occupied. She needs to be the only dog in the home as she can be reactive towards other dogs and is currently under-socialised; her new family will need to work positively and carefully on this. Nellie could live with older secondary-school-aged children who are confident around a bouncy, larger dog. Her new family will need to visit her multiple times at the centre to build a bond before she goes home. Nellie is a loving young girl with lots of potential who will thrive with a patient, understanding family willing to help her grow in confidence.
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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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