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Barney
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Are you right for Barney?
Meet Barney - our 10-Month-Old Poodle X Schnauzer! Barney is a sensitive young lad who has had a lot of change during his first year of life. He is looking for experienced adopters who will see past his adorable face (as gorgeous as it is!) and understand the big feelings he holds in his little body. He is looking for adopters who can keep up with his energy levels and give him the time and attention he needs, carrying on the training that we have started at the centre. Barney can be nervous of meeting new people but once he has bonded with someone he tends to be their shadow! He would like his family to spend time at home with him as he struggles being left alone, especially when his trusted people leave him. Barney can get overwhelmed when he isn't sure what is happening next so will need his new family to provide him with stability, structure and reassurance. Barney enjoys spending time with other dogs but can lack manners with them and will need any interactions with his doggie friends to be well managed - he will need to be the only pet in the home due to this. Barney is a wonderful and sweet dog with the people he knows best and we think that with the right input he will thrive in a new home! Barney loves nothing more than playing with his toys, running around his garden (with a ball or squeaky toy in his mouth!) and spending time with his favourite people. He walks great on lead and loves getting out and about! AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.
Is Barney right for you?
Barney has built really sweet relationships with some of the staff at the rehoming centre and we are excited to see him build a bond with his new family. Barney's adopters will be fully supported through the adoption and settling in process by our Welfare team who will guide them through the training and behaviour plans that have been put in place to help him transition into his new home. Please call us to find out more about Barney!
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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 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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