If you have seen a dog on the homes needed page that you would like to adopt, please consider the following first:

Does everyone in the family want the dog? Everyone that lives in the house with the dog should be involved with the dog's wellbeing.

Please ensure that nobody in the family is allergic to dogs.

Have I got the time to give to a dog? Dogs need exercise, attention, training and feeding.

Can I afford a dog? Dogs require annual vaccinations to protect them from disease, regular worming and flea treatment, daily feeding and may require veterinary attention at some stage of their life. Many dogs also require regular visits to a dog groomer.

Can someone look after my dog should I need them to. Booking boarding kennels often needs to be arranged long before your holiday.

Does the dog I want fit into my life style? For example if you were hoping to take on a puppy, but are only prepared to go for one short walk a day, this would not be suitable. Please consider the dog’s needs before making that decision.

Re-homing Policy

We do not re-home dogs to residents in flats unless the property is ground floor with direct access into a securely fenced private garden.

Dogs will not be re-homed where they are likely to be left for more than a maximum of 4 hours per day.

We do not re-home dogs where there are children of 6 years of age and under living at the property.

Please note that all callers interested in adopting a dog will require a home visit prior to adopting.

Two forms of identification must be proven during the home visit.

In the event that you may rent your property, we will need to contact the landlord to receive permission for a dog to be kept at the premises.

In the event that you may have owned a cat or dog previously, references must be supplied by your vet prior to adoption.