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Grace

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Reference ID
3477777
May live with
Dogs and Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Grace?

Say hello to gorgeous Grace! She is a super sweet, cuddly 2 year old Labrador looking for a quiet home where she can grow her confidence with the help of her adopter. She can live with older, secondary school age children, but when out on walks she must be handled by an adult as although she is dog friendly, she is still working on her manners when it comes to approaching other dogs when out and about. She could potentially live with another dog after successful meets here at the Rehoming Centre. Grace has had a tough beginning, and will need an understanding adopter that will continue to work with her on training and confidence building. This will be supported by our amazing Training Team, who have been working closely with Grace every day and know her inside out!

Is Grace right for you?

Grace has formed close relationships with her regular handlers here at the Centre, and they all say just how amazing she is. All Grace needs is someone to work with her on areas that she currently struggles with, but most of all provide a secure, loving home where she can show her beautiful personality. Grace would benefit from a secure outdoor space at her new home, preferably in a location without much traffic or people walking by as she can find the hustle and bustle stressful. Grace enjoys playing with her toys and carrying them around in her mouth, she is super proud of them! She is also a big snuggle bug, so if you have a spot on the sofa for her to cuddle up with you she will be a very happy girl. If you think that Grace could be the girl for you, please submit an adoption application and include her as a 'Favourite' dog. Thank you!

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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 …

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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 …

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We’ll contact you within seven days

We’ll be in touch by phone or email within seven days of receiving your application to have a chat about your dog search. Then we'll start looking for a great match for you.

We will make two attempts to contact you. If after the second attempt we don’t hear back from …

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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

You won't need to do anything else or apply again for three months. We’ll keep reviewing your application against all the dogs at your chosen centre. Not all available dogs are featured on our website; dogs of all shapes and sizes regularly come into our care, and your …

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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 …

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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 nationwide Dog School, free behaviour …

Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Ballymena (Northern Ireland)
Fairview
60 Teeshan Road
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT43 5PN
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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

This centre provides easy wheelchair access throughout

Hearing loop

Please ask at reception

Contact

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

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