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Otis
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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3668167
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Living off site
Yes
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Are you right for Otis?
Otis is a handsome 4-year-old Welsh Springer Spaniel cross Labrador with a big heart, bags of enthusiasm and a real love for being part of the action. He is friendly, confident and very happy to meet people. He can be wriggly and excited when greeting, but he settles after a few minutes and then enjoys being close, including climbing onto a lap for fuss if he gets the chance.
Otis is an active, intelligent boy who loves getting outdoors. He enjoys forest walks most of all, especially where there are lots of interesting smells and puddles to investigate. He generally walks well on lead and enjoys having a bit of space to explore and sniff. Otis also travels quietly and settles well in the car, which is a lovely bonus for adventures further afield.
At home, Otis is housetrained and has good recall in the garden. He is very toy-focused and loves a game, so he’ll need a family who can offer suitable outlets for his energy while also helping him learn how to switch off and enjoy calmer activities too.
He needs to be the only pet in the home, but he can still enjoy walks with calm doggy companions.
Otis can live with older primary school-aged children who are confident around a bouncy dog, and he would love his own garden for his playing antics. He is looking for adopters with previous experience of high-energy or working breeds, who understand the importance of giving a busy dog the right mix of exercise, mental stimulation, training and downtime. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate adventure buddy with plenty of personality, Otis could be a brilliant match. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.
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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