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Are you right for Sam?
Sam is a lovely older gentleman looking for a calm, comfortable home to enjoy his retirement years. At 15 years old, this sweet Jack Russell Terrier x Border Collie still loves his walks, enjoys playing with toys (especially balls!), and likes having his favourite people nearby. He is fully house trained, can be left for reasonable periods once settled, and is happy to free roam the home.
Sam is a friendly boy who enjoys meeting people, although he can be a little excitable when visitors first arrive. He soon settles down once he feels comfortable. He can be sensitive to unexpected handling, particularly around his paws and tail, so he would be best suited to a home with sensible older children aged 14+ who can respect his space.
Sam enjoys being out and about and particularly loves quieter woodland walks. He can be selective around some dogs, especially larger fluffy breeds, so he will need understanding owners who are happy to continue building his confidence with calm introductions and positive experiences.
Like many older dogs, Sam appreciates a quieter lifestyle and a predictable routine. He can be worried by loud noises such as fireworks, hoovers and large vehicles, so he would love patient adopters who can help him feel safe and settled. In return, Sam is a wonderfully well-behaved, affectionate little companion who would love somewhere peaceful to enjoy his golden years.
Is Sam right for you?
Sam has been described as an absolute pleasure to have around. He still enjoys an active lifestyle for his age and loves getting out on his walks, playing games and spending time with his people. He walks nicely much of the time, knows several basic commands, and enjoys both food treats and toys.
His ideal home would be a calm environment with patient owners who understand that older dogs sometimes need a little extra reassurance while settling in. Once comfortable, Sam is a loyal, fun little character who will make a wonderful companion for the right family.
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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.
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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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