River

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

Age

6 - 12 months

Gender

Female

Location

Newbury (Berkshire) (Newbury)

Ref ID

3638777

Size

Large

Breed

Italian Corso Dog Cross

Living off site

Yes

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for River?

River is a sweet and affectionate 7-month-old Cane Corso cross who is looking for a patient home where she can continue building her confidence. She can be a little unsure around new people and unfamiliar situations at first, but once she feels safe, her loving and playful personality really starts to shine. River enjoys being close to her foster carer, regularly seeking out affection and settling beside them around the house. She also loves playing with her toys and ball, and is quite happy entertaining herself too. River enjoys her walks and walks nicely on lead without pulling. She can be slightly wary when exploring somewhere new, but tends to settle quickly and enjoys getting out and about. She is also very interested in other dogs and has shown that she is keen to greet and play with them, so she could potentially live with another dog who has a similar playstyle. A quieter home with patient adopters would suit River best, where introductions to new people and experiences can be taken at her pace. Due to her nervous nature, she would be best suited to a home with secondary school-aged children. River cannot live with cats or small furry animals.

Is River right for you?

If you’re looking for a young dog with lots of potential and are happy to help her grow in confidence, River could be a wonderful addition to your family. Once she knows you, she is a loving girl who enjoys affection, playing with her toys and simply being near her people. She is house-trained, settles really well at home and will happily take herself off to her crate for a daytime nap or at bedtime. River travels calmly in the car and has shown she can settle independently when her foster carer moves away from her around the home. Once fully settled into her new home, she could gradually build up to being left for around two to four hours. River will need adopters who are understanding of her initial nerves, particularly around meeting unfamiliar people and during vet visits. Gentle introductions, positive experiences and some happy vet visits will help her feel more comfortable as her confidence grows. With time, patience and plenty of reassurance, River has all the makings of a loyal, affectionate and fun best friend.

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Lifespan

typically 10+ years

Shedding

Short length with moderate shedding

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...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.