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Baxter
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Ref ID
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Living off site
Yes
Are you right for Baxter?
Meet Baxter the ten-year-old Shih Tzu. He’s a senior gent looking for understanding, gentle and compassionate adult adopters who will give him time to build confidence and give him a safe space that he requires for his bed and his toys. Baxter will need a home with no visiting children. He is looking to be the only dog in the home and out and about he would benefit from walks with calm, smaller dogs. He is usually worried by bigger dogs. Baxter has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock. He would benefit from living in a quiet area with limited traffic and noise. He warms up to new people quicky and is fine with visiting adults to the home. Baxter will need the time he is left alone building up gradually; he builds a strong bond with his family and likes consistency and routine. He is a sweet little lad who will need to process the change in environment and exposure to new places and new people gradually. He is housetrained and he travels well in the car.
Is Baxter right for you?
Baxter with the nickname – Baxter George Micheal is a shy little chap when he first meets new people, and when he feels comfortable with you, he enjoys a fuss especially behind his ears or around his shoulders. He is affectionate on his own terms, and he will come to you when he wants a stroke. He will be your shadow and follow you around when you potter around the house and garden unless he is sound asleep in his cosy bed. Baxter enjoys treats and he knows a few tricks including a sit. Baxter is a fair-weather kind of guy and if it’s not raining, he enjoys short walks on the beach, the moors, parks or gardens. He is not a fan of getting dirty or wet! He enjoys playing with toys and having a game of fetch with you. It is important that Baxter can experience his own ‘safe space’ where he can take himself off to enjoy his things, like his toys and bed, comfortably without the fear that something will be taken away from him. Give Baxter the understanding he needs, and you’ll find him to be a lovely little companion that enjoys to be a couch-potato.
The Shih Tzu
Everything you need to know about the Shih Tzu
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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