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Are you right for Pickles?
Meet Pickles, our gorgeous 11-month-old Lurcher! Pickles is looking for a calm, adult-only forever home with adopters who can form a bond with him, along with helping build Pickles' confidence. He would benefit from patient adopters who are happy to take things slowly, as Pickles can sometimes feel unsure in new situations and around unfamiliar people. Pickles would like to be the only dog and pet in the home and soak up all the attention for himself! He can have visitors once he has had time to settle, but they should be older teenagers or adults who can understand when Pickles may want a little space. Once he has built a bond with people, Pickles is incredibly affectionate. As he forms strong relationships with people, Pickles may find being left alone difficult initially, so his new owners should gradually build up his leaving hours once he feels secure. He can become excitable during toy play and would benefit from adopters who are happy to carry on his training to help him play calmly with his toys and be able to settle.
Is Pickles right for you?
Pickles is a sweet and affectionate young lad who forms lovely bonds with the people he knows and trusts. Once comfortable, he is incredibly loving and enjoys leaning into his handlers for gentle fuss, especially head scratches. He has a gentle side to him and can often be found relaxing quietly on his bed, taking everything in around him. Pickles also has a playful and goofy personality. He loves a good zoomie, running around with his toys. Although Pickles can initially feel unsure in new situations, he has already shown that with patient handling and reassurance, he is able to grow in confidence and settle well. Pickles is looking for patient, understanding and caring adopters who can give him the best life in a 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 you...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 the chance...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 Card and...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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