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Are you right for Poppy?
Poppy is a fun-loving one-year-old Spaniel x Terrier cross who is looking for an active family to share her adventures with. This small, black and tan girl is full of personality and absolutely adores spending time with her people. Affectionate and cuddly, Poppy loves belly rubs, curling up close for a fuss, and being involved in family life. Once she's settled, her favourite place to be is right by your side.
Poppy is an energetic young dog who enjoys exploring, sniffing, and making the most of her daily walks. She's especially obsessed with tennis balls and would happily spend her day playing fetch. She also enjoys water, outdoor adventures, and interactive games that keep both her body and mind busy.
She has lived with young children previously and has been described as friendly and affectionate around them. Poppy is sociable with visitors, enjoys meeting new people, and travels well in the car. She's also happy being handled and enjoys a brush and pamper session.
As a bright young dog, Poppy thrives when given plenty of exercise, companionship, and enrichment. Puzzle toys, training games, and regular play sessions will help keep her happy and entertained.
Is Poppy right for you?
Poppy is looking for a loving home with adopters who can provide an active lifestyle and continue her positive training. She can be excitable at times and would benefit from guidance with her manners, including polite greetings and lead walking skills. She's very food and toy motivated, making her a rewarding dog to train.
Poppy would like to be the only pet in her new home, where she can enjoy all of the attention for herself. She can be vocal around cats, so is looking for a cat-free home. She is mostly house trained, settles well overnight in her crate, and has no known history of aggression.
In return, Poppy promises endless affection, plenty of laughs, and a loyal companion who will happily join you on adventures before snuggling up for cuddles at the end of the day.
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This dog is currently being rehomed under our Homestay scheme. Under this scheme, the dog stays with their current owner until the point of adoption, when ownership transfers briefly to Dogs Trust and then to the new adopters. The benefits of Homestay for a dog are that it minimises disruption and prevents the dog having to come into kennels, however there is the potential the owner may pull out of the scheme prior to adoption. We understand the upset this may cause to potential adopters, and we work closely with owners to minimise the likelihood of this. However, it remains a possibility, and should this occur, Dogs Trust will prioritise finding adopters an alternative suitable dog.
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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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