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Mark
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Are you right for Mark?
Mark is a lively and energetic 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier looking for an active, adult-only home where he can enjoy plenty of adventures with his favourite people. He likes being outdoors and is growing in confidence every day, enjoying a good sniff and a run, although he prefers to stay close to his human rather than wander too far. Mark enjoys a fuss and a cuddle on his own terms, happily approaching for attention when he's ready before letting you know when he's had enough. He enjoys playing with toys both independently and with people he trusts. Mark is friendly with new people but appreciates being given the time and space to get to know them before being approached. He doesn't enjoy being left alone and may bark at first, although he does settle after a while. Once he feels safe and secure in his new home, his adopters should be prepared to continue building his confidence with positive training.
Is Mark right for you?
Mark would suit an experienced, active adopter who understands the needs of a bright, energetic terrier. He can become stressed around other dogs and may react if not carefully managed, although he has successfully completed parallel walks and is becoming more comfortable with the right guidance. He can be quite an intense little character, so ongoing training and positive socialisation will help him continue making progress. Due to some bite history, Mark must be the only pet in the home and live with adults only, with no visiting children. He has previously shown some guarding behaviour in his former home, although this has not been seen whilst in our care. He is also a strong puller on the lead and will need someone happy to continue his lead training while providing the exercise and enrichment he thrives on. For the right person, Mark will make a loyal, entertaining and rewarding companion.
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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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