Dogs available for rehoming
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In order to be considered it is essential that you state the name of the dog(s) you are applying for on your application.
We do not accept general applications so please only complete one for an available dog.
Only members of our Facebook group can be considered.
In order to be considered it is essential that you state the name of the dog(s) you are applying for on your application.
We do not accept general applications so please only complete one for an available dog.
Only members of our Facebook group can be considered.
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APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
FOR ADOPTION:
WILF, 6 month old male cockapoo
Currently in foster in RAYLEIGH, ESSEX
Wilf is looking for an active outdoor family with a good natured and playful neutered resident dog. He is a clever pup who learns quickly and he needs to be given ample opportunity to use his busy little brain for stimulating and rewarding activities, such as scent work, and with exercise appropriate to his age. Wilf absolutely thrives on company and will not cope in a home where he will be left frequently, so will not suit a working household.
Wilf is a delightful boy – loving and affectionate, friendly, playful and great fun – and will be very rewarding for the right family. He absolutely loves the company of his fosterer’s two resident dogs and is fast catching up on just being a normal puppy doing normal puppy things. When he came in to foster, he had not been socialised, puppy trained or interacted with appropriately and spent a lot of time in his crate. Wilf was also unused to car journeys and continues to display some anxiety in the car, and this is something he will continue to need support with in his new home. He has chosen not to use the crate whilst in foster, and this has now been dispensed with and Wilf sleeps happily all night on a bed next to his fosterer’s dogs. He has visited the groomer and the vet, and both described him as an absolute star. Wilf has never been off lead and is currently being walked on a long line as recall training is introduced – and this too will need to be continued in his new home. When he came in to foster, Wilf was not fully housetrained, but learned very quickly how to ask to go outside and is now clean in the house. Wilf is a “lockdown puppy” and he has never been left alone at home, so – following a suitable settling in period - his new owners will need to get him accustomed to being left for short periods.
Whilst in foster, Wilf has displaying some resource guarding around food and high value items. His fosterer is working with Dr Myles Harrison (Harrisons Positive Dog Training) and within two sessions Wilf had learned to wait for food to be added to his bowl, with training now transitioning to non-food items using the “drop” command - which he is again picking up quickly – and the techniques used will need to be continued in his new home. Wilf requires experienced owners who are prepared to manage any guarding, with a willingness to channel breed specific behaviours into positive activities, with frequent opportunities throughout the day for Wilf to engage in these activities. Basically, Wilf needs to be given a job to do and to understand his role. Although he absolutely loves children, due to his guarding Wilf cannot be rehomed with children under 12 years of age.
Wilf is microchipped and is up to date with vaccinations and treatments. We are awaiting veterinary advice as to whether he can be neutered prior to transitioning to his new home. If the vet advises against this, he will be placed for adoption on a contract which requires him to be neutered within the next 6 months. Wilf is currently raw fed and enjoys his food. Wilf will require daily brushing to avoid matting, and a regular professional groom (every 6 -7 weeks). Wilf is not a small cockapoo: at 6 months, he weighs 9.5kg with some growing still to do.
As we are looking for a family with a resident dog, current Covid regulations present challenges as to how the required introductions can be facilitated and, for this reason, we will need to limit applications from those with a resident dog to within approx an hour’s drive of Rayleigh, to enable multiple meet ups to take place. Wilf has not been tested with cats or small furries so please do not apply if you have these pets.
When completing the application, the information provided should reflect your family’s NORMAL (pre/post Covid) work and family commitments. Applications which do not meet the stated criteria will be deleted. We thoroughly vet all shortlisted applications, including contacting references and carrying out a (currently virtual) home check. We are a small team of volunteers and we need to focus on WILF and we are unable to respond to individual applications. We aim to notify shortlisted applicants within 5 days of their application – if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
We request that applicants check current Covid regulations for their area and in relation to travel to RAYLEIGH, ESSEX before submitting an application. Wilf cannot wait for Government Covid regulations related to your travel to change, so please do not apply if your Tier allocation prevents or otherwise restricts your ability to travel to meet with Wilf near his fosterer’s home or if any other factors limit this ability in the next 7 days, with a second visit being made in the days thereafter.
Adoption fee £400
FOR ADOPTION:
WILF, 6 month old male cockapoo
Currently in foster in RAYLEIGH, ESSEX
Wilf is looking for an active outdoor family with a good natured and playful neutered resident dog. He is a clever pup who learns quickly and he needs to be given ample opportunity to use his busy little brain for stimulating and rewarding activities, such as scent work, and with exercise appropriate to his age. Wilf absolutely thrives on company and will not cope in a home where he will be left frequently, so will not suit a working household.
Wilf is a delightful boy – loving and affectionate, friendly, playful and great fun – and will be very rewarding for the right family. He absolutely loves the company of his fosterer’s two resident dogs and is fast catching up on just being a normal puppy doing normal puppy things. When he came in to foster, he had not been socialised, puppy trained or interacted with appropriately and spent a lot of time in his crate. Wilf was also unused to car journeys and continues to display some anxiety in the car, and this is something he will continue to need support with in his new home. He has chosen not to use the crate whilst in foster, and this has now been dispensed with and Wilf sleeps happily all night on a bed next to his fosterer’s dogs. He has visited the groomer and the vet, and both described him as an absolute star. Wilf has never been off lead and is currently being walked on a long line as recall training is introduced – and this too will need to be continued in his new home. When he came in to foster, Wilf was not fully housetrained, but learned very quickly how to ask to go outside and is now clean in the house. Wilf is a “lockdown puppy” and he has never been left alone at home, so – following a suitable settling in period - his new owners will need to get him accustomed to being left for short periods.
Whilst in foster, Wilf has displaying some resource guarding around food and high value items. His fosterer is working with Dr Myles Harrison (Harrisons Positive Dog Training) and within two sessions Wilf had learned to wait for food to be added to his bowl, with training now transitioning to non-food items using the “drop” command - which he is again picking up quickly – and the techniques used will need to be continued in his new home. Wilf requires experienced owners who are prepared to manage any guarding, with a willingness to channel breed specific behaviours into positive activities, with frequent opportunities throughout the day for Wilf to engage in these activities. Basically, Wilf needs to be given a job to do and to understand his role. Although he absolutely loves children, due to his guarding Wilf cannot be rehomed with children under 12 years of age.
Wilf is microchipped and is up to date with vaccinations and treatments. We are awaiting veterinary advice as to whether he can be neutered prior to transitioning to his new home. If the vet advises against this, he will be placed for adoption on a contract which requires him to be neutered within the next 6 months. Wilf is currently raw fed and enjoys his food. Wilf will require daily brushing to avoid matting, and a regular professional groom (every 6 -7 weeks). Wilf is not a small cockapoo: at 6 months, he weighs 9.5kg with some growing still to do.
As we are looking for a family with a resident dog, current Covid regulations present challenges as to how the required introductions can be facilitated and, for this reason, we will need to limit applications from those with a resident dog to within approx an hour’s drive of Rayleigh, to enable multiple meet ups to take place. Wilf has not been tested with cats or small furries so please do not apply if you have these pets.
When completing the application, the information provided should reflect your family’s NORMAL (pre/post Covid) work and family commitments. Applications which do not meet the stated criteria will be deleted. We thoroughly vet all shortlisted applications, including contacting references and carrying out a (currently virtual) home check. We are a small team of volunteers and we need to focus on WILF and we are unable to respond to individual applications. We aim to notify shortlisted applicants within 5 days of their application – if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
We request that applicants check current Covid regulations for their area and in relation to travel to RAYLEIGH, ESSEX before submitting an application. Wilf cannot wait for Government Covid regulations related to your travel to change, so please do not apply if your Tier allocation prevents or otherwise restricts your ability to travel to meet with Wilf near his fosterer’s home or if any other factors limit this ability in the next 7 days, with a second visit being made in the days thereafter.
Adoption fee £400
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APPLICATIONS CLOSED
RUBY - 3 YEAR OLD COCKAPOO, CURRENTLY IN FOSTER IN ESHER
Ruby is a very affectionate and cuddly lady. Typical of breed she is very curious and "busy" around the house - she likes to investigate everything and will need your help in doing so! She is going to require a family that have lots of energy and patience, and will need someone to be at home with her and able to give her a lot of attention during the day. Current favoured activities are emptying drawers that may have been left open, and re-arranging toilet rolls. Please - working from home full-time won't suit Ruby - she needs love and attention when she wants it - not to be squeezed in around Zoom. She loves a squeeky toy - Ruby hopes that your ears can withstand the constant noise!
Again, typical to breed, she needs a lot of exercise. She is only just learning the joy of long and energetic walks - she is happy to run with you, play ball, but most of all, she just needs to have stimulation and exercise - she is a very bright lady. She will also require someone who is happy to spend a significant amount of time on training - particularly recall which has never been taught so is not within her skillset. She does pull hard on the lead so again - someone who is not intimidated by this and is confident in training out the behaviour. She weighs 9.4KG so please bear in mind how you will cope with her pulling - even a small dog can pull you over! Otherwise she is great on walks - she is happy to meet other dogs with a quick hello and tail wag but is more interested in human interactions and getting on with the walk.
Ruby has not been spayed and we have been vet advised that as her last season was in July, ideally she should wait until February. It will be a fundamental clause in her contract that she is spayed at a time your vet advises is most suitable, and we will require evidence of spay. Her original vet believes that she may have had a phantom pregnancy at one point, and her previous owner reported some guarding issues which may have been a result of this. Her foster family have seen no evidence of this.
We have full vet records for Ruby, and she is currently insured. There have been no health issues, and she has just received all of her boosters.
Due to the limitations that Covid restrictions place on us checking if dogs get on in the home environment, we are looking for Ruby to be an only dog where she will be more than happy. Please - no cats - she hasn't lived in a home with cats, and again due to Covid restrictions this cannot be fully checked out. She is used to young children and teenagers, and although we have seen no evidence of guarding we are looking for a family with children over 8 who can understand that favourite toys may need to be placed out of reach.
Like many of this breed, Ruby is a good eater - she will eat anything and likes to hunt out a tasty snack - you will need to be very careful of leaving human food in her eyeline!! She has been transitioned onto Butternut Box and is thriving on it.
Ruby's foster describes her as the most lovely, funny and cheeky girl you could ever wish to meet - she really deserves the best possible family in the world that will love, cherish, stimulate and train her to ensure she is the very best version of herself - which is already pretty amazing!!!
Please only apply for Ruby if you are confident you meet the stated criteria as any applications which do not will be removed. Thorough checks will be carried out on shortlisted applicants, including a virtual home check, and two references will be required. We require at least two visits to meet Ruby – with all resident family members plus any resident dog(s) – please ensure you are able to accommodate this requirement before applying. Please ensure you comply with Covid-19 measures at all times.
ADOPTION FEE £200
Complete the above form to apply to rehome any of our available dogs.
Things to consider as a potential owner...
- If you are considering offering a home to a poodle cross, please don't fall for the myths about these dogs being non-shedding, hypoallergenic etc. It is entirely possible to have no reaction to one dog whilst another of the same poodle cross will trigger an allergic reaction. Also, its possible not to react to a puppy coat but to react to the adult coat when it comes in. Allergies to a dog are amongst the most common reasons for rehoming and Doodles for Rehoming's ethos is to support owners in ensuring that their dog’s next home will be its last.
- Poodle crosses are usually high energy dogs who require attention, mental stimulation and frequent walks/regular exercise if they are not to become destructive, anxious or depressed. If your family work full time, unless you are prepared to cover the cost of doggy daycare or make other arrangements to ensure the dog is not left alone for long hours day in, day out, it is unlikely you will be successful in rehoming through the group as the needs of the dogs must come first. Most poodle crosses require regular professional grooming to prevent painful matting.
- Please do not offer a home to any dog on this group if you are not absolutely certain you can meet its needs
NOTE: All rehomed dogs will take time to settle into their new home, and it is to be expected that the dog will present with uncharacteristic and even undesirable behaviours in the days and weeks following rehoming. If you are not prepared to accommodate this, do NOT apply for dogs available for rehoming in this group!
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