Rory
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Are you right for Rory?
Meet Rory, a wonderful bouncy 2-year-old boy who is ready to find a patient and understanding home where he can start discovering the world. Rory is friendly when meeting new people and does enjoy a fuss, although he can sometimes feel a little unsure, so it's important to take things slowly and let him build relationships at his own pace. He will need multiple meets here at the centre. His adopters will need to understand his needs and be confident in advocating for his space when out and about. Rory can be excitable and conflicted when meeting other dogs, as he hasn't had much opportunity to interact with them out on walks, he will need to be the only dog in the home but would benefit from walking buddies. He cannot live with cats or small furries. He can share his home with older, secondary school-aged children who understand his need for space and patience. Having had a sheltered life, Rory will need gentle introductions to new environments, allowing him plenty of time to sniff, explore and take everything in without feeling rushed. Access to a secure outdoor space would be a real bonus, giving him somewhere safe to investigate the world around him
Is Rory right for you?
Rory is looking for a home that will help him build his confidence and experience all the things he may have missed out on so far. His new family will need to be patient, taking each new experience at his pace and helping him feel safe and secure as he discovers more of the world. Rory would particularly benefit from fun activities such as scent work, which would give his clever nose a wonderful outlet and provide him with mental stimulation that he hasn't previously had the opportunity to enjoy. His time being left alone will also need to be built up gradually, starting with short periods and increasing as he becomes more comfortable. Once Rory has settled in and feels at ease with his new family, he will need regular grooming to keep his coat in good condition. Rory has so much potential to blossom with the right people beside him. If you can offer him a calm, understanding home, plenty of encouragement and the time he needs to grow in confidence, you could help Rory begin a wonderful new chapter!
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How our rehoming process works
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Create an account and fill out our application form
If you’re ready to adopt, please complete our form to tell us all about your home, lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but 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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