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Kai
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Are you right for Kai?
Meet gorgeous lad, Kai! Kai is a 4-year old German Shepherd looking for his forever home. Kai is a super sweet boy, who is looking to be the only dog in the home. He would love a family that are willing to work with his doggy social skills, as he can be a bit barky when seeing other dogs. Kai is wanting all children in the home to be 16yrs+ as he likes a more predictable routine and setup, finding children a bit worrying. Any visitors to the home will also need to be over the age of 16.
Kai is a stunning young lad, who is wonderfully friendly with everyone he meets. He is polite when saying hello, and will be your best buddy if you have a toy to offer! Kai travels well in the car, and loves to get out for his long, sniffy walks. He will make a wonderful adventuring companion! He can pull a bit on lead at times, but likes to get his head down and explore new places. Kai is a very clever boy who enjoys his food - he loves scent games and trick training! He takes his treats nice and gently, but does much prefer a playtime with his toys!
Kai does enjoy getting out for a bit of a paddle in shallow water, and would enjoy quieter walks where he can explore.
Is Kai right for you?
Kai is a super boy, who would love a family that are active and willing to take him on fun adventures and engage in exciting playtime! He is fully house-trained and is happy to be left for 4-6 hours with a break once settled.
Kai does have a tendency to want to chase cats, so an area with minimal cats may make him feel a bit more secure! He is happy with all handling, and will need regular grooming due to his beautifully thick coat.
Due to Kai's past of being bitten by a dog, he is worried around them. He can be a bit vocal, so this is something we are building his confidence with! An understanding, patient family would be brilliant for Kai as he has so much potential!
Kai loves somewhere nice and comfy to lay down and chill. Anything squishy and soft, he's all over! He often likes to carry around his emotional support teddy, which makes us love him even more.
We can't wait to see this handsome chappy in his forever home!
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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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