Adoption Process
All animals available are listed on our website which is regularly updated however we recommend you join out Facebook group as new dogs will appear here first you can find the link to our Facebook group below.
Each animal will have its own specific criteria which must be met for you application to be considered.
If you see an animal you are interested in adopting you must complete an adoption application form in full providing as much information as possible ensuring that any circumstances that don’t meet our criteria are fully explored by you giving as much detail of how you can over come these and meet the needs of the animal for example full time workers employing a dog walker half way through the day or opting for a doggie day care.
Adoption Criteria
We aim to place dogs in environments and home for the remained of the life’s to ensure we give them the best chance of success we have criteria we apply to individual animals based on their individual assessments.
Your Home
You need to make sure your home is suitable for a animal, which would mean you will need suitable facilities such as a space for the animal. You will need to make sure that the home environment poses no risk to said animal so if you was to adopt a puppy you would have to make sure your home is puppy friendly this could mean securing all electrical cords and cables and maybe adding a doggy gate.
Your Garden
Your garden should be well maintained and secure 6ft fence are required in most circumstances. If you do not have access to a secure garden please explain in full how you will toilet and exercise your animal.
Your Children
The suitability to rehoming with children will be based on a behavioural assessment and history provided. We will only specify that an animal cannot be homed with a child if we are aware of any behavioural concerns, health conditions and incomplete history where their is any potential risks.
Your Other Pets
When considering to adopt an animal you should consider how existing pets will adapt to this. You must be prepared for a settling in period with introductions to existing pets taking time to integrate slowly and safely. You must consider what you would do if the new pet does not bond with the resident pets and how would you overcome this obstacle.
Your Lifestyle
You must ensure you have sufficient time to meet all aspects of an animals needs including knowledge, experience, time and financial resources.
Non-Refundable Deposit Policy.
To secure the adoption of one of our dogs, we require a non-refundable deposit. This deposit ensures that we can reserve the dog exclusively for you and being the necessary preparations for their transition into a new home.
Why is the deposit non-refundable?
We immediately stop accepting other applications for that dog once a deposit is placed. This reduces their chances of finding an alternative home should an adopter change their mind.
Each dog incurs ongoing care costs, including food, vet checks, vaccinations and general welfare. Your deposit helps cover these essential expenses while they are being held for you.
Administrative and assessment work begins right away once an adoption is secured. This includes home checks, paperwork, behavioural evaluations and preparing the dog for rehoming.
It shows commitment from adopter, which helps us ensure every dog is matched with someone genuinely ready for the responsibility of adoption.
By placing a deposit, you are confirming that you understand and agree to this policy. Our goal is always to protect the wellbeing of the dogs in our care and support a cohesive and responsible adoption process.