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Ellie
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
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Ref ID
3677092
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Living off site
Yes
May live with
Are you right for Ellie?
Ellie is a super sweet 3-year-old Miniature Pinscher X Dachshund, who is looking for a loving home to call her own. Ellie hasn't had the easiest start in life and was found as a stray, so unfortunately, we don't know much about her past. She hasn't experienced a lot of the world, which means she can be quite worried and timid when meeting new people. She does take a little time to get comfortable with you, so she's definitely a slow burner. However, once Ellie gets to know you, she has the best personality and is a super cuddly girl who loves attention and being around the people she trusts. Due to her worries meeting people she can live with older secondary school children, who will understand that she needs a little space and time to settle. She could also live with another dog in the home pending on a successful meet in the centre. Ellie gets on well with other dogs and can be really playful! She can be a little unsure of bigger dogs to begin with, but she usually finds her confidence once she's had a chance to get to know them. She is currently in foster with 3 bigger dogs, and is doing well with adjusting to home life with them. Ellie does struggle a bit with her toileting so will need reminding in her new home. I think she just needs a consistent routine and time to settle.
Is Ellie right for you?
Ellie is looking for a quieter home with people who are happy to take things at her pace. She has lots still to learn about the world, and she'll need a patient family who can help her build confidence and show her that there's nothing to worry about. This will take time, so a patient home is essential. Ellie might need a little time to come out of her shell, but underneath those initial nerves is a very loving little girl who has so much to give and is deserving of the best home. She just needs a lap to cuddle on and a sofa to call her own.
How our rehoming process works
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Create an account and fill out our application form
If you’re ready to adopt, please complete our form to tell us all about your home, lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but 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...
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...
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...
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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