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Baxter
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Are you right for Baxter?
Meet Baxter, the most fun loving and handsome 4 and a half year old German Wirehaired Pointer who is just bursting with joy! He absolutely his adores toys, he likes a squeaky toy and a teddy but they don’t tend to last long, but his favourite is always a tennis ball, he will bound around after them with all the bouncy, goofy energy of a puppy. Heads up if you’re walking near water: Baxter cannot resist a splash, so whether it’s a muddy puddle, a paddling pool, a stream, or even the sea, he’s diving straight in! This affectionate sweetheart just wants your company and your cuddles. Scratching his back is the way to his heart and if you find the perfect spot, he’ll melt into a wiggly, hilarious puddle. If you are on the hunt for the ultimate adventure buddy, then look no further than Baxter!
Is Baxter right for you?
Baxter is looking for a loving family who are able to devote time and dedication to his busy and clever brain, keep up with training and take him on lots of exploring, sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas, such as private hire fields. He can live with secondary school children who are confident around larger dogs and will understand that he can be a clumsy boy when excited and playing, children who will play nicely with him and give him space to rest when needed. Baxter likes your undivided attention so is looking to be the only pet in the home; however, once settled in the home, there is a potential for him to have a doggy walking friend who he can meet on his terms and who will be friendly and polite. Despite his goofy appearance Baxter is a super clever lad, he has already mastered “sit”, “paw”, “down” and “wait” to name just a few, he loves to train in short, sweet sessions with the help of a tasty treat. Baxter will need to be kept on a lead at all times in public, so does need his own private, secure garden to potter and play in and have some off lead time. Baxter does get worried being left alone, so does need someone home the majority of the time, any leaving time in future would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his new home. Baxter will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home with potential home visits to make sure that he is settling in nicely so please bear this in mind when applying.
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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