Lucky | German Shepherd Dog Cross | Newbury (Berkshire) - 1
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Lucky | German Shepherd Dog Cross | Newbury (Berkshire) - 1

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Lucky

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Reference ID
3634826
Sex
Living off site
Yes
May live with
Dogs and Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Lucky?

Lucky is looking for a home that can match his energy, he would thrive with an active owner who can provide a couple of hours of physical and mental stimulation each day, helping him stay happy, healthy, and well-balanced. Access to countryside walks nearby would be ideal, giving him plenty of opportunities to explore, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. Lucky could happily live with secondary school-aged children who are confident and used to being around bouncy dogs, making him a great addition to an active family environment. He could also live with another dogs, pending successful meets at the centre, but he is not suitable to live with other types of pets. With time, patience, and gradual training, he can also learn to be left alone for up to four hours, making him suitable for households with a consistent routine. If you enjoy an active lifestyle and are looking for a loyal companion to join you on your daily adventures, Lucky could be the perfect match.

Is Lucky right for you?

Lucky is a young, 4-month-old German Shepherd cross Kelpie who is searching for his forever home. As a bright and active pup, he would ideally suit adopters with previous experience of shepherd-type breeds who understand their needs and can guide him as he grows. He is still learning about the world and will need owners who are committed to continuing his positive training. This includes helping him build confidence on walks, as well as working on his ability to settle and manage his excitement, such as jumping up. Lucky can currently feel uneasy when travelling in the car and may experience some car sickness, so having access to local walking areas will help him get the exercise he needs while gradually building up his confidence with car journeys over time. A patient and understanding approach will help him develop into a well-rounded companion. If you’re ready to invest time, training, and care into a young, energetic dog, Lucky could be a rewarding addition to your home.

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German Shepherd

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Newbury (Berkshire)
Plumb’s Farm
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury
Berks
RG20 0HR
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Opening hours

Open for pre-arranged appointments only.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

This centre provides easy wheelchair access throughout

Hearing loop

Please ask at reception

Contact

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

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