Bailey

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

Breed

Lurcher

Reference ID

3628691

Age

2 - 5 years

Sex

Male

Location

Darlington

May live with

Dogs and Secondary school age children.

Size

Large

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Are you right for Bailey?

Bailey is looking for an active, fun-loving home that’s ready for a young dog full of energy, enthusiasm, and personality! At just 2 years old, he’s still very much a playful boy who will thrive with adopters who are happy to continue his training and help guide him as he matures. He would suit a home with older teens who can understand when he’s feeling a little over-excited and give him support and space when needed. Bailey can live with dogs of a similar size, and having positive interactions with other dogs will really help him continue building his social skills and confidence. Bailey is an incredibly clever boy who loves learning and keeping his brain busy, so adopters who enjoy training, enrichment, and fun activities will be a perfect match for him. He’s also a lively lad who will need his leaving hours built up gradually, helping him learn to relax and settle when home alone. Quiet walking areas will really benefit Bailey, giving him the chance to explore the world without becoming overwhelmed and helping him focus on his training and social skills in a calmer environment.

Is Bailey right for you?

Bailey is a fun, energetic bundle of joy who brings excitement and laughter wherever he goes. He’s full of beans, always ready for an adventure, a game, or the chance to learn something new. He absolutely loves engaging with people and is the kind of dog who will thrive when given lots to do, whether that’s training sessions, enrichment games, or simply exploring the outdoors with his favourite humans. His clever nature means he picks things up quickly and genuinely enjoys using his brain. Bailey also has a wonderfully playful side and will bring so much fun and character into the home. Watching him grow in confidence, improve his social skills, and channel all that enthusiasm into positive experiences will be incredibly rewarding. If you’re looking for a bright, bouncy companion who will keep you active, make you laugh daily, and throw himself wholeheartedly into life, Bailey could be your perfect match

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How our rehoming process works

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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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Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Darlington
Hill House Farm
Sadberge
Co Durham
DL2 1SL
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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.