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Teddy
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3658101
Size
Breed
Medical care
Ongoing
May live with
Are you right for Teddy?
Teddy is looking for patient, understanding adopters who are prepared to take things at his pace. He will need people who can give him time to build trust and confidence.
Teddy also has some medical needs which we'd be happy to discuss further with you.
Teddy will need ongoing training and support to gradually experience new people, places and situations. Tasty treats are a great way to help Teddy feel more comfortable and encourage him when learning.
If you can offer Teddy a calm home, plenty of patience, positive experiences and the time he needs to settle in, you could help him become a much more confident and happy little companion.
Is Teddy right for you?
Teddy is a fun-loving little Shih Tzu who enjoys playing, tasty treats and learning new things. He can be a little nervous when meeting new people and dogs, and may initially greet them with a bark or growl. Once he realises he is safe, he settles and can enjoy getting to know you.
When Teddy trusts you, he loves having a fuss and showing his affectionate side. He is a bright boy who enjoys positive training and would love to continue building his confidence with his new family.
Teddy would like to be the only dog in his new home and would prefer a quiet environment where he can have his own space. He cannot live with cats. He could potentially live with teenagers who understand that he can be nervous and will respect his boundaries.
Teddy enjoys travelling in the car and is happy settling in his crate when left. He can find some handling and veterinary visits worrying, so his new family will need to understand that he may need extra support in these situations.
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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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