Bailey

I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?

Age

5 - 7 years

Gender

Male

Location

Cardiff (Cardiff)

Ref ID

3663348

Size

Medium

Breed

Spaniel (Cocker)

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Bailey?

Meet Bailey, our gorgeous 7 year old Cocker Spaniel. This handsome boy was a worried soul when he first came in to our care, but has since come out of his shell a bit, showing us the more excitable side of his personality through making friends with his handlers. Bailey can live with another calm dog in the home, pending a successful meet at our centre, as well as other small pets with managed intros in the home. Due to being a bit more worried at first, Bailey would prefer for all children in the home to be secondary school aged and know how to read his body language and give him space when he needs it. Bailey struggles to be left on his own and is looking for owners who are willing to continue the separation training that we have been working on with him in our centre. Bailey is really missing his home comforts and we are certain that once he is back in the home with structure and predictability, he will be able to relax and come out of his shell more.

Is Bailey right for you?

Bailey may need a few meets before adoption in order to get to know his new family, but once he feels safe with you he loves a fuss and a cuddle. He travels well in the car and likes to get out for all sorts of walks and adventures with his family. When out and about Bailey is very friendly with other dogs, but mainly just happily ignores them after a quick sniff. True to his breed, he loves playing with his toys, specifically his soft toys and playing fetch in the garden. Bailey mainly struggles with being left alone and can bark when he is upset, so will need patient owners who are willing to put in the time and training to help build his confidence around separation. Once he is settled in the home, he would love to sleep on his owner's bed where he feels safest. This snuggly boy can't wait to find his forever home.

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Lifespan

typically 10+ years

Shedding

Medium length with heavy shedding

How our rehoming process works

1
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...
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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 a match.
3
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.
4
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...
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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 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...
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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 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...
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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 more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

Key information

Location

CardiffNettlefold RoadCardiffGlamorganCF24 5JQ

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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.