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Are you right for Clara?
This 3 year old Lurcher, Clara, is the sweetest, most loving girl you will ever meet. Poor Clara came into our care as a stray, a bit worse for wear, and so we don't have any history on her. This sweet bean is a little timid with new people at first and can find fast movements scary. For this reason, all children in the home should be 11yrs+ and sensible, so as not to spook her. Since being with us, however, she has already shown us just how brave she is. Due to her condition, we had to give her a bath which she tolerated so well, afterwards enjoying zoomies around our paddocks in the sunshine to dry off. Clara gains so much confidence from other dogs, specifically other sighthounds and is currently staying in foster with two other lurchers who she loves playing and zooming with. Due to never being left alone in the home before, Clara can be a little stressed when you leave the house, pacing at first. But as long as she has a nice cosy bed, you'll find her snuggled up for a snooze when you return.
Is Clara right for you?
Clara is looking for a reasonably busy home where she can enjoy socialising with other dogs during the day and snuggling up on the sofa in the evening. She may need some reminding with her housetraining, but benefits from having easy access to the garden throughout the day. If you're looking to take Clara with you on adventures, she travels well in the car, but prefers outdoor activities to being inside with lots of people. Clara is a typical curious girl who loves a sniffy walk and is very good on lead. Typical of her breed though she does have very high prey drive, so can sometimes cry when she sees smaller dogs and animals and will want to pull you towards them! Luckily, Clara loves her food and treats, which comes in handy when helping to redirect her focus. As much as this gorgeous girl loves to play with her other doggy friends or chase a flirt pole around the garden, she is the biggest cuddle bug you will ever meet and will just enjoy being with you wherever you are!
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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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