Jim
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Are you right for Jim?
Meet Jim, a 7-year-old boy who is looking for a special someone to help him find his confidence and feel safe in the world. Jim is a very nervous boy who finds meeting new people difficult and will need time, patience and understanding to build a bond. When feeling unsure around unfamiliar people, Jim may freeze or try to move away if he feels he doesn’t have enough space, so it’s important that his body language is understood and his boundaries are respected. The good news is that Jim has settled well into kennel life and has shown that he can build relationships with handlers. He will need multiple meets with his potential adopters before heading off to his forever home, so he can become comfortable at his own pace. Jim is also finding new experiences in the outside world quite daunting, and he will need gentle, positive support to help him navigate these and grow in confidence. He can be excitable and bouncy when meeting other dogs, so ongoing socialisation with calm walking buddies will help him develop his canine manners.
Is Jim right for you?
Jim is searching for an experienced, understanding home that can see beyond his worries and recognise the lovely companion he has the potential to become. His ideal adopters will be confident reading dog body language, able to recognise when he needs space and happy to let him set the pace as he adjusts to his new life. A calm, predictable environment and access to a secure outdoor space would help Jim feel safer while he explores the world around him. Jim cannot live with other dogs, cats or small furries, and any children in the home would need to be older secondary-school age and able to respect his boundaries. Jim may need extra time and reassurance compared with some dogs, but with the right people by his side, he can continue building trust and confidence. If you have the patience to let Jim blossom in his own time and are ready to celebrate the little steps forward, you could be the person he has been waiting for.
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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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