Leia

Leia is a sensitive, shy girl of around two years old who finds the world a little overwhelming at times. She can be worried when meeting new people and is under-socialised with other dogs, so she will need calm, patient adopters who are willing to go at her pace and help her build confidence gradually. We are looking for a home for Leia and Obi together, both dogs have had a sheltered life so far and can feel worried by new environments, noises, and especially other dogs, so would benefit from a secure outdoor space of their own to help with gentle ongoing confidence-building. She has medium energy levels and will enjoy gentle play and enrichment once she feels settled. Leia cannot live with cats, other dogs, or small furries, but she could live with older teenagers who understand her needs and will give her space when she needs it. She will also require ongoing support and positive reinforcement to help her adapt back into home life.- Please note we are looking to rehome Leia and Obi together

Is Leia right for you?

Leia and Obi are deeply bonded and are looking for a home where they can stay together. Leia is looking for a committed home that understands she cannot be left alone initially, and any time apart will need to be introduced slowly and carefully. She will need continued rehabilitation, particularly around building confidence, coping with new situations, and settling into a routine. While she may be reserved at first, with time and patience Leia can form gentle, affectionate bonds and begin to show her true personality. She would thrive with adopters who are prepared to invest in her emotional wellbeing and celebrate the small milestones along the way. Together, Obi and Leia would flourish in a quiet, understanding home committed to helping them settle back into home life. With time, patience, and consistency, they will make a loving and rewarding addition to the right family. -Obi is the braver of the pair and once he knows you he is happy to receive a fuss and a cuddle, he is more relaxed out and about, although he is nervous you can see he has an inquisitive side and wants to explore.

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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Nevendon Road
Wickford
Essex
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