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Opal
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Living off site
Yes
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Are you right for Opal?
Opal is a lovely 3 year old Cockerpoo who is full of character and has a huge amount of love to give. She’s a playful, lively little girl who loves having fun and being around her people.
Opal is looking for a home where she can be the only dog. She can be social with other dogs when out and about, but would prefer to have her home and family all to herself. She may also have the potential to live with cats and smaller furies with the right introductions.
She can live with secondary school-aged children and have older primary school children visiting. Opal can be left for 1 - 2 hours once she has settled into her new home, with potential to be left a little longer once time left alone has been built up. She is familiar with being left in the kitchen whilst her foster carer is out and about.
As a Cockerpoo, she’ll also need regular grooming every 6 - 8 weeks, so finding a good local groomer who can take her on would be ideal.
Opal is a fun, affectionate little dog who has so much to offer the right family
Is Opal right for you?
Opal is a loving, playful little girl who really enjoys having her people around. She can be protective of her own things around other dogs in the home, that said, she is friendly with other dogs when out and about on walks.
Opal is used to being left for longer periods, but she would ideally like someone who is around for most of the day to give her the companionship and love she’s looking for. She can become quite clingy, so her new family will need to continue working on her independence and gently remind her that it’s okay to have some time apart, even when you’re at home.
If you don’t mind the sound of lots of squeaking, Opal could be your perfect match! She absolutely loves her squeaky toys and balls, and a basket full of them would definitely help win her heart.
Opal will need a family who is happy to continue her training, help her build confidence and independence, and give her plenty of affection, playtime and attention. In return, you’ll have a fun, affectionate and devoted little companion who has plenty of love to give.
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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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