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Paddy
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
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Location
Ref ID
3648737
Size
Living off site
Yes
Medical care
Ongoing
May live with
Are you right for Paddy?
Paddy is a 5 year old Shar Pei X Patterdale looking for his forever home. He can live with older children of upper secondary school age and above and would prefer to be the only pet in the home so he can enjoy all the attention for himself. Paddy is always up for an adventure, and can be left for a few hours once he has settled into a routine. He can be protective of valued items such as food and toys, so his family will need to give him space when he is eating or enjoying his belongings. For veterinary visits, Paddy requires pre-medication and will need to wear a muzzle for handling around his back legs so adopters will need to be comfortable supporting him with this. Paddy is currently in foster care and not based at the Manchester centre.
Is Paddy right for you?
Although he looks a little grumpy on photographs, Paddy is a happy go lucky lad who loves his walks and exploring new places, following interesting scents and taking in everything around him. Paddy has met several dogs both in our care and in foster and has been friendly though he often prefers to sniff and walk alongside rather than play. He is on pain relief for sore back legs so although he does loves being out and about, he does need to try and take it easy.
His foster carers describe him as a fun, friendly boy who has settled brilliantly into home life. Paddy loves spending time with his people and travels well in the car, happily jumping straight into the boot for any outing. With his cheerful personality and love of adventure, Paddy is a wonderful companion who is sure to bring plenty of joy to his new family.
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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...
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.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care...
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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