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McQueen
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3623154
Size
Living off site
Yes
May live with
Are you right for McQueen?
We are looking for a special home with people who understand that confidence takes time to grow. He will need a calm, predictable environment, lots of patience and a family who will celebrate the little milestones along the way. He may have a lot to learn, but every small step forward is a big achievement for a boy like him.
He will need a calm, understanding home with a confident, friendly resident dog to help him feel safe and continue building his confidence. A home with minimal visitors would be best, as he needs a quiet and predictable environment where he can relax and settle without feeling overwhelmed. He could live with children of secondary school age and older, provided they understand the importance of being patient and giving him space when he needs it. A private, secure garden ishelpful, giving him a safe place to explore and begin learning about the outside world at his own pace.
Is McQueen right for you?
McQueen is a sweet 4.5-year-old Poodle cross is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can continue to learn about the world and discover just how wonderful life can be.
Having had a rough start to life, he is a very nervous boy who is only just beginning to find his feet. He is making lovely progress in his foster home, gaining a little more confidence every day.
He is still at the beginning of his journey when it comes to learning the basics of home life, including going outside and getting used to all the sights, sounds and experiences that come with living in a home. He will need a kind and patient family who will give him the time and space he needs to settle at his own pace, without any pressure or expectations.
Having grown up surrounded by lots of other dogs, he enjoys canine company and would benefit from having a friendly, well-adjusted dog around to help him feel safe and show him the ropes. The companionship of another dog could make a real difference as he continues to build his confidence.
He is also a little worried about travelling in the car, which is understandable as he has had very little experience of it. With gentle, positive introductions and plenty of reassurance, we hope he will become more comfortable with time.
The Poodle
Everything you need to know about the Poodle
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...
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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