Wiggle and Snuggle

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

Age

2 - 5 years

Gender

Male

Location

Darlington (Sadberge)

Ref ID

3676622

Size

Medium

Breed

Retriever (Labrador) Cross

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Wiggle and Snuggle?

Wiggle and Snuggle are looking for a home together with patient adopters who can help them discover more of the world. They’ve had a sheltered start in life, so many everyday things we might take for granted are still new to them. A calmer household with plenty of company and time for gentle introductions to new experiences would suit them well. Any children in the home should be teenagers. Their family will need to help with basic training and keep leaving hours to a minimum while they settle. Wiggle is still learning to walk on lead, so easy access to a secure garden is important, giving them somewhere to enjoy the outdoors as their confidence grows. Adopters will need to visit the centre a few times to begin getting to know the pair before taking them home.

Is Wiggle and Snuggle right for you?

Wiggle by name, wiggle by nature! Alongside his sweet companion Snuggle, these lovely lads are ready to start exploring what life with a family has to offer. There is plenty to look forward to as you discover their personalities, favourite activities and individual quirks. Life with this pair will begin with simple pleasures: exploring the garden, getting to know their people and learning new skills in short, enjoyable sessions. Their progress might be trying something new or approaching something they previously found worrying. For adopters who enjoy getting to know a dog gradually, Wiggle and Snuggle offer the opportunity to share those discoveries with two lovely companions.

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How our rehoming process works

1
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...
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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 you a match.
3
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...
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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 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...
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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.
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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...
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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 Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

Key information

Location

DarlingtonHill House FarmSadbergeCo DurhamDL2 1SL

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