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Archie

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Are you right for Archie?

Archie is a 7 year old Patterdale Terrier who would like a home where he can be the only pet. He is not keen on other dogs being in his personal space so needs to be kept on lead and muzzled outside of the home but he has been able to walk at a short distance from dogs at the centre and could have some calm doggy friends to walk with outside of the home once settled. Due to his prey drive, Archie is not suitable to live with cats or small furries. Archie is instantly friendly with new people and has the potential to live with children of Secondary School Age who are calm and sensible pending a meet at the centre. Archie loves to play ball to burn off some energy and due to needing to be on lead outside of the home would benefit from his own secure garden with at least 5ft fencing. Once settled, he could be left for short periods of time.

Is Archie right for you?

Archie is an active little chap despite his age who likes to explore, sniff and be out and about but he also has a relaxed side that loves to relax, chill and have a cuddle. He enjoys using his brain and having his food in enrichment to keep his brain busy. He is a clever boy who already knows "Sit" "down" "paw" "drop" "on your bed" and is starting to learn "all finished" to signal when toy play is finished (as he adores playing with his ball!) He has so much potential for the right home and is bound to make you smile.

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Lifespan

typically 10+ years

Shedding

Medium length with moderate shedding

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 you...
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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.

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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...
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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 the chance...
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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. With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and...
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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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Snetterton (Norfolk)North End RoadSnettertonNorfolkNR16 2LD
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