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Saoirse
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
Age
Gender
Location
Ref ID
3663652
Size
Breed
Living off site
Yes
Medical care
Ongoing
May live with
Are you right for Saoirse?
Meet Saoirse, a very sweet golden oldie at the age of 11 years old. Saoirse is working on building her overall confidence and confidence around other dogs. For this reason, she will currently need to be the only dog in the home, but she would be happy to have calm walking buddies. Her ideal home would be in a quieter area, as she can be worried by loud noises. She could live with dog-savvy older primary-aged children and older, who will understand that she may need some space or quiet time, and once Saoirse has settled, she could have visitors introduced gradually. She could also live with small furries, birds or livestock if kept separate. Saoirse is an older girl, and her future home should understand the potential for additional needs as she gets older.
Is Saoirse right for you?
Sweet Saoirse is an affectionate lady who is looking for a quieter home where she can truly relax and enjoy her golden years. Saoirse was a very nervous girl when she came to us, but has already made huge achievements in such a short space of time and is currently living with one of our foster carers. She can be a bit worried in novel environments and by loud noises but has amazed and surprised us every day with her growing confidence. Saoirse is very much a people's dog and has quickly built bonds with her handlers. She will look to these people when in a situation that worries her or when she is looking for a cuddle and attention. She absolutely loves fuss and makes sure to tell you if you have stopped too early with a swift paw on the hand. She has made good progress with her dog interactions and has enjoyed sniffy walks alongside some calmer four-legged friends. The more time she is given to settle and feel safe, the more her beautiful character and quirks shine through. A home that has the time and patience to allow her to grow in confidence and help her feel safe will have an incredibly loving, affectionate and goofy companion in return!
The Whippet
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How our rehoming process works
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Create an account and fill out our application form
If you’re ready to adopt, please complete our form to tell us all about your home, lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but 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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