Harley

Harley is a 5-month-old Foxhound cross with a loving, energetic personality and a real zest for life. He settles nicely once relaxed but thoroughly enjoys engaging with people and being involved in everything going on around him. Harley is very vigilant and observant, often watching the world around him closely, from parked cars to passing dogs, and he loves to sniff and explore when out on walks. Although he can pull strongly towards things that catch his attention, he is a good listener and responds well when redirected. Harley adores a hands-on fuss, enjoys playing with his toys, and is incredibly friendly with new people. Off lead, his excitement can sometimes get the better of him and he can become a little bouncy and over-stimulated, but his playful and affectionate nature shines through.

Is Harley right for you?

Harley is looking for an active and understanding home that can continue his training and socialisation. He is very keen to interact with other dogs but is currently under-socialised and can struggle to read their behaviours appropriately, so any resident dog would need to be tolerant, playful, and able to match his high energy levels. He could potentially live with older secondary school-aged children who are experienced around lively young dogs. Harley will need plenty of daily physical exercise alongside mental stimulation to help him mature into a well-rounded companion. While he settles well in kennels, any leaving times in the home should be introduced gradually to help him adjust comfortably. Harley would thrive with owners committed to guiding him through his teenage months and giving him the structure, patience, and fun he needs.

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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 …

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 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.

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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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.

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