Richie

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

Age

2 - 5 years

Gender

Male

Location

Manchester (Manchester)

Ref ID

3656562

Size

Small

Breed

Terrier (Jack Russell) Cross

May live with

Cats, Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Richie?

Richie would love a calm, patient home with adopters who understand that settling in and building confidence is a journey rather than a race! A private, secure garden will give him a safe space to relax, play and explore, as venturing out on walks is currently a little too overwhelming for him. He could share his home with sensible older children of upper secondary school age who can respect he would like a quiet home. Richie is looking for a home with another dog (females neutered) as he gains reassurance from following another dog's lead and this would help him adjust to home life. He may also be able to live with cats and small furries, subject to successful introductions. Richie is looking for adopters who are happy to go back to basics, celebrate every small success and understand that he may not be ready for many of the "normal" dog activities straight away. In return, they will have the opportunity to watch this sweet boy grow in confidence and flourish in a loving home.

Is Richie right for you?

Richie is a 2-year-old Jack Russell Cross with a heart full of potential. This super sweet but nervous boy hasn't had the best start in life and has missed out on many of the experiences that help dogs feel confident in the world around them. He is searching for understanding adopters who can help him discover that the world isn't such a scary place, allowing him all the time and space he requires to build confidence at his own pace. Once Richie feels comfortable, his lovely personality begins to shine through. He enjoys gently taking treats from familiar people, coming over for a curious sniff hello, and having fun with his toys. A game of fetch is one of his favourite activities, and he is always happy to chase after a ball

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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.

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ManchesterParkwayDentonManchesterGreater ManchesterM34 3SG

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