Peggy | Terrier (Patterdale) Cross | Salisbury (Wiltshire) - 1
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Peggy | Terrier (Patterdale) Cross | Salisbury (Wiltshire) - 1

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Peggy

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

Reference ID
3589967
May live with
Secondary school age children.
Size

Are you right for Peggy?

Peggy is a five-and-a-half-year-old Border Terrier x Patterdale looking for a home that understands just how clever and full of character these breeds can be. She is a bright spark who thrives on routine, structure, and plenty of engaging activities to keep her mind busy. Peggy would love to be the only pet in the home, but she is perfectly happy to walk with dog friends once she has had the chance to get to know them. She could live with children aged 14+, although younger, calm children may be considered if her arousal levels can be managed. A secure, private garden is a must, so she can enjoy her off-lead time safely. Peggy’s ideal home will be calm and consistent, with people who are keen to continue her training. She would much prefer quieter walking spots over busy parks or town centres, and she must be kept on lead and muzzled in public due to her high prey drive. She is friendly towards new people and regular visitors and used to short periods of alone time once settled.

Is Peggy right for you?

This plucky little lady is clever, curious, and full of enthusiasm for life. Peggy loves her walks (there is just so much to sniff!) and she forms strong, loving bonds through training and quality time. Her affection shines through in quieter moments. Peggy is already housetrained, travels well in the car, and knows all her basic cues—she will even take herself to bed on cue. Her favourite things include long sniffy walks, training games, tasty treats (especially peanut butter and cream cheese!), and paddling pools. She also enjoys dog-friendly cafés and pub trips after a good adventure. Peggy would be happiest in an experienced home that celebrates her and provides outlets for her mental energy. If you are after a bright, bouncy, and loyal companion who will flourish with the right guidance, Peggy could be your perfect match. This dog is currently being rehomed under our Home Stay scheme. Under this scheme, the dog stays with their current owner until the point of adoption, when the ownership transfers briefly to Dogs Trust and then to the new adopters. The benefits of Home Stay for a dog are that it minimises disruption and prevents the dog having to come into kennels, however there is the potential the owner may pull out of the scheme prior to adoption. We understand the upset this may cause to potential adopters, and we work closely with the owners to minimised the likelihood of this. However, it remains a possibility, and should this occur, Dogs Trust will prioritise finding adopters an alternative dog.

Patterdale Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

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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 …

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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 contact you within seven days

We’ll be in touch by phone or email within seven days of receiving your application to have a chat about your dog search. Then we'll start looking for a great match for you.

We will make two attempts to contact you. If after the second attempt we don’t hear back from …

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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

You won't need to do anything else or apply again for three months. We’ll keep reviewing your application against all the dogs at your chosen centre. Not all available dogs are featured on our website; dogs of all shapes and sizes regularly come into our care, and your …

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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 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 …

Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Salisbury (Wiltshire)
45 Amesbury Road
Newton Tony
Wiltshire
SP4 0HW
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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.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

This centre provides easy wheelchair access throughout

Hearing loop

Please ask at reception

Contact

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

More useful information

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