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Are you right for Riley?
Riley is a 3-year-old English Cocker Spaniel with a huge heart and an infectious zest for life. This handsome boy is looking for a home in a quieter residential area where he can enjoy his daily walks without the stress of busy roads, which he finds overwhelming. A home with a secure garden is essential, giving him space for plenty of off-lead fun and easy access for toileting, and he would benefit from having a calm, quiet space in the home to enjoy his food in peace. Riley would love adopters who are around for most of the day or who can gradually build up his confidence with being left alone. He could happily live with secondary school-aged children and may also enjoy sharing his home with another friendly dog, as he loves making canine friends!
Is Riley right for you?
Affectionate, friendly and full of character, Riley loves nothing more than spending time with his human pals. His favourite spot is happily curled up on your lap for fusses. He greets people with excitement and enthusiasm and loves having visitors over to the home, making him the perfect sociable companion. Riley is always ready for his next adventure, whether that’s exploring woodland trails, sniffing his way around green spaces, splashing through water or heading to the beach. He’s a super clever lad and would thrive with a family who can keep his clever spaniel brain busy with training, games and fun puzzle toys. He already knows a range of cues including sit, wait and recall, making him a bright and rewarding companion to continue training with. For someone looking for a fun loving, affectionate, adventurous best friend who's ready to live life to the fullest, Riley could be the perfect match. Please note: If you already have an open adoption application and are interested in knowing if Riley is a match, please let us know you are interested in him by emailing us on shoreham.rehoming@dogstrust.org.uk. Appointment slots are available everyday from 11.
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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 you...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 the chance...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 Card and...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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