Dog profile media 1 of 4
Reef
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Ref ID
3659532
Size
Breed
May live with
Are you right for Reef?
At 4 years old, Reef is a handsome Lurcher looking for a home where he can enjoy a lifestyle with adopters who understand his needs.
Reef will need to be the only pet in his new home. He can find seeing other dogs out on walks challenging and can be reactive to them. His adopters will need to be confident and committed to continuing his training, helping him build positive associations and managing his environment to set him up for success. Reef has already made progress and will benefit from owners who are willing to continue working with him. He could live with older primary school-aged children and have visiting children of a similar age. Reef is friendly and polite, who enjoys meeting people and is happy to greet both familiar faces and new friends calmly.
Reef is housetrained, settles well in the home and can be left alone for a few hours. He also travels well in the car, making him a great companion for adventures further afield. Once settled into his new routine, Reef is likely to enjoy a good balance of exercise, enrichment and relaxation with his family.
Is Reef right for you?
Reef is a fantastic travel buddy who would happily spend his days discovering new places, following interesting scents and enjoying lots of sniffy walks. Reef is a real food lover, which makes him a very willing participant when it comes to training! Once the adventures are over, Reef is more than happy to enjoy some well-earned fuss. He’s an affectionate boy who loves attention and has a particularly sweet habit of leaning into you when he’s enjoying his cuddles — as if to say, “Don’t stop just yet!” He’s a lovely, fun-loving boy who would thrive with a family ready to enjoy life alongside him. Be sure to add him to your favourites and submit an apply to adopt application.
The Lurcher
Everything you need to know about the Lurcher
How our rehoming process works
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
Key information
Opening hours
We're temporarily closed to the general public. Visits by appointment only.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
This centre has easy wheelchair access throughout.Hearing loop
Please ask at receptionFollow us
More useful information
Discover more about this dogs needs and how you might be able to support them should your rehoming application be successful.
Getting a dog when you have children