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Koa
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Are you right for Koa?
Koa is a handsome one year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross with a fun loving personality and so much affection to give. Although he has found kennel life a little stressful at times, he has settled in well and is now able to relax and switch off in his kennel. Out and about, Koa is a really lovely boy who enjoys exploring new environments and taking in all the exciting sights and smells with a good sniff around. He is making great progress with his handling and is happy to have his harness put on, despite being a little shy when he first arrived. Koa loves meeting new people and greets them with a wagging tail, always ready for a fuss he can get a little excited and may jump up to say hello, so continuing to reward him for keeping all four paws on the floor will help him develop lovely manners. Once settled into his new home, Koa could gradually be introduced to being left alone for short periods, building this up slowly to help him feel confident and secure. Koa can also open doors so having a secure house and garden is a must!
Is Koa right for you?
Koa would make a wonderful companion for an active family who can give him the time and understanding he needs to settle in at his own pace. He could live with secondary school aged children who are confident around bouncy, excitable dogs and understand his enthusiastic nature. Koa would also be happy living with another dog that enjoys a similar playful style and is tolerant of his sometimes over the top playfulness, pending a successful mix here at the centre. Koa wouldn't be able to live with cats or small furries due to his prey drive. Koa is one of the friendliest boys you'll meet he adores both people and other dogs, thrives on affection, and has so much love to give. With patient adopters who understand that he can occasionally feel a little shy or overwhelmed, Koa is sure to blossom into a fantastic and devoted family companion.
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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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