Alfie

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

Age

6 - 12 months

Gender

Male

Location

Basildon (Essex) (Wickford)

Ref ID

3649499

Size

Medium

Breed

Terrier (Lakeland) Cross

May live with

Dogs, Secondary school children

Are you right for Alfie?

Alfie is a 10-month-old Terrier cross who is doing really well in kennels, but his favourite place is out exploring with his handlers. He is a very friendly, affectionate boy who loves a cuddle, a fuss and spending time with people. Alfie enjoys playing with toys and loves interacting with his carers through play. He is happy to meet new people, although he can get very excited and may jump up, so helping him learn that four paws on the floor is the best way to say hello will be important. Alfie can sometimes feel nervous around loud noises and unfamiliar places, so gentle confidence building and slow introductions to new experiences will help him develop into a more confident young dog. He is comfortable being clipped on and having a harness put on, although he can be a little wiggly, so using treats and taking things slowly will help him learn that these routines are positive experiences.

Is Alfie right for you?

Alfie could potentially live with another dog who is happy to put up with his playful adolescent energy, following a successful dog mix at the centre. He could also live with secondary school-aged children who understand and are comfortable around a young, energetic dog. Alfie can find vet visits worrying, so his new family will need to be patient and considerate of this, with positive and happy vet visits helping him build confidence. He has previously struggled when left alone, so any time apart will need to be introduced gradually and built up at his own pace. Alfie is still a very young boy and will benefit from a family who are happy to take his training back to basics, helping him learn the skills he needs to thrive. He is a sweet, playful and loving youngster who simply needs the right family to help him grow in confidence and reach his full potential.

More about terrier (lakeland) crosss

A comprehensive guide to Lakeland Terriers

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Lifespan

typically 11+ years

Shedding

Medium length with low shedding

How our rehoming process works

1
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.
4
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.

Key information

Location

Basildon (Essex)Nevendon RoadWickfordEssexSS12 0FH

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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.