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Buddy
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3617816
Size
Breed
Living off site
Yes
Medical care
Ongoing
May live with
Are you right for Buddy?
Buddy is a 12 year old whippet X looking for a calm home where life revolves more around relaxing together than clocking up miles on walks. He could live with children of secondary school age and older but would like to be the only pet. He is one of the few dogs in our care who really benefits from having his own secure private garden, where he can potter, sunbathe, roll in the grass and spend time with his favourite people.
Although Buddy enjoys getting out occasionally, he's very much a homebody and doesn't need daily walks to be happy. He would much rather have the odd peaceful stroll somewhere quiet than busy routes full of dogs, people and traffic, and he may still be vocal if he sees things he finds worrying. He also travels best when he can't see out of the car, as passing traffic can cause him to bark, so his new family will need to be happy using a covered crate or similar setup. Buddy can be unsure on slippery floors after previous slips, so a home with carpets or runners, at least while he settles in, would help him feel confident.
Is Buddy right for you?
Buddy is a sweetheart who is welcome in the homes of three of our foster carers because of what a wonderful house guest he is. He settles beautifully into home life, is toilet trained, and is happiest spending time with his people, whether that's snoozing on the sofa, curling up on a duvet, pottering around the garden or having a game with his favourite toys. He generally prefers to stay downstairs and sleeps soundly there through the night.
Buddy is a loving, affectionate companion who enjoys calm, polite visitors and has even won over several foster families with his easy-going nature around the house. His hearing isn't the best these days and he may have the occasional woof at the birds in the garden, but his favourite place in the world is simply at home with the people he loves. If you're looking for a dog who'll happily share quiet days, cosy evenings and plenty of affection, Buddy could be the perfect match.
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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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