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Are you right for Bertie?
Meet Bertie, a gorgeous 4.5-year old Cockapoo looking for his forever home. Bertie is looking for an adult-only home where he can come out of his shell at his own pace, and have his boundaries respected. Bertie is a super sweet boy, and once he has warmed up to you, he loves a cuddle on the sofa. Bertie is worried meeting new people, and finds children very worrying so would need a quieter, calm home.
Bertie is a good boy out on walks, enjoying his sniffy parallel wanders with his doggy friends. He walks well on the lead, and is looking for an active home that can take him for fun adventures.
Bertie has shown some worry and guarding behaviours around food, so would need his own space to eat his yummy meals. He does love having his toys thrown for him once he knows you, but shouldn't be challenged for resources otherwise.
Bertie is a sweet boy, with a lot of potential and will be a wonderful companion for the right family.
Is Bertie right for you?
Bertie is a handsome lad, with a kind heart and a fluffy face. Bertie is house-trained and keeps his space nice and clean! He travels well in the car and would make for a wonderful adventure companion.
Bertie has been muzzled for vet visits here in centre as a precaution, as he finds formal handling quite scary. He is a good boy, though, once he knows you and really enjoys a fuss.
Bertie will need understanding and patient owners that are willing to give him the space he needs, when he needs it, as well as a safe space where he feels secure and happy. Bertie is a lovely boy, and we can't wait to see him in his forever home.
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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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