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Lassie

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

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Age

Under 6 months

Gender

Female

Location

Basildon (Essex) (Wickford)

Ref ID

3638003

Size

Large

Breed

Rhodesian Ridgeback

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Primary school children, Secondary school children

Are you right for Lassie?

Lassie, Annie and Rin Tin Tin are three delightful 2-month-old puppies looking for loving forever homes. They are friendly, playful pups who enjoy meeting new people and are beginning to let their wonderful personalities shine through. Lassie is the cheekiest and funniest little girl and along with her brother and sister this trio of fun are always finding ways to make everyone smile. All three puppies have had a very unsettled and challenging start to life, spending a considerable amount of time at the vets due to illness and difficulties with eating and gaining weight. Despite this, they have shown incredible resilience and have overcome every obstacle, growing into happy, thriving puppies with bright futures ahead of them.

Is Lassie right for you?

These pups will not be rehomed together but are looking for a home with a resident calm (neutered and fully vaccinated) dog that can help show them how to be a dog and guide them as they navigate the world. They can live with primary school-aged children who are comfortable around large breed dogs and understand normal puppy behaviours such as play and mouthing. As they are expected to grow into large dogs, they will require moderate daily exercise when fully mature, along with ongoing training, socialisation and guidance. They could potentially live with a dog savvy cat and currently cannot be left alone initially, and any time spent alone will need to be introduced gradually as they grow older. Their new owners will need to be calm, patient and committed to helping them continue to develop into confident, well-rounded adult dogs, understanding that their difficult start in life means they may need a little extra support and reassurance along the way.

How our rehoming process works

1
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 you...
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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 the chance...
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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 Card and...
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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

Basildon (Essex)Nevendon RoadWickfordEssexSS12 0FH

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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.