Izzy

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

Are you right for Izzy?

Meet Izzy! Izzy is a 5 month old Whippet crossbreed. Izzy has not had much exposure in her early days, meaning she can find life a little overwhelming. She is a very nervous girl who will need patient, understanding and committed home to help her learn the world isn't such a scary place. She will need to be the only dog in the home as she struggles around other dogs and becomes reactive when she sees them. Due to this, she will need to be walked in quiet areas and adopters would need to be keen to continue training with reactivity and confidence. She could potentially live with older dog-savvy children who can give her the space and patience she needs. She will require some ongoing puppy training, although she was previously house and crate trained.

Is Izzy right for you?

Izzy is looking for someone who is willing to take things slowly, build trust and let her find her feet in her own time. She would benefit from a secure garden and someone with short leaving hours to help her settle in. She is a super sweet girl and once she is comfortable with you, she loves her cuddles. If you are ready to introduce a new pup into your home, and you are willing to continue with training, then Izzy might be the girl for you. Adopters will receive full support from Dogstust with ongoing training. If you think she is the girl for you, then don't forget to 'favourite' her when submitting your application.
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

Key information

Location

Ballymena (Northern Ireland)Fairview60 Teeshan RoadBallymenaCo AntrimBT43 5PN
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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

0303 003 0000

Phone lines open everyday from 8.30am to 5pm

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