Bluebell

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Age

5 - 7 years

Gender

Female

Location

Leeds (Leeds)

Ref ID

3596923

Size

Small

Breed

Maltese

Living off site

Yes

Medical care

Ongoing

May live with

Cats, Dogs

Are you right for Bluebell?

Bluebell is a very sweet and sensitive 5yr old Maltese who came to us from a pretty awful situation. She's had a very difficult life, and not had the best experiences with humans prior to being with us. This has left her very uncomfortable around being handled. There was a time when she was too frightened to even leave her kennel, but through slow and consistent training she has come on brilliantly and is now ready to find her forever home. She will always be a timid girl and finds noisy, unpredictable situations frightening, so she must live in an adult only home with a secure garden so she has an outdoor space she feels safe in. Other dogs give Bluebell a lot of confidence so it's vital that she shares her home with a similar doggy friend or two who can help her find her way. She will need her new family around all the time for a good while as she has a lot of settling in to do but our team will be happy to help and support every step of the way.

Is Bluebell right for you?

We are incredibly proud of Bluebell's rehabilitation so far and we're keen to find her the right home to continue growing in confidence. For now she is living with one of our wonderful foster carers who tells us that once she has bonded with you she is a fun little dog! She enjoys playing with toys when the mood takes her and seems to like having her friends nearby. She will likely never be a lap-dog but she is proving that by letting her come round in her own time, and having another doggy friend with her, her confidence is definitely growing. Bluebell is taking medication to help with her anxieties and also for a luxating patella, but please don't be put off by this. Our Vet has a plan and will discuss in more detail with potential adopters. Add Bluebell to your favourites if you lead a peaceful life and have the time and passion to help us turn this lovely little lady's life around.

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...
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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.
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.
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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 the chance...
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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. With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and...
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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.

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Location

LeedsWoodlands FarmYork RoadLeedsYorkshireLS15 4NL

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