Taking on  a rescue dog is a big responsibility, particularly as the dog has already had at least one home before. Some of our dogs may have been abandoned or ill treated. We want the dog’s next home to be his last and therefore it is vitally important to match each dog with his potential owner. Dealing strictly by appointment, enquirers for dogs are carefully screened to ensure suitability. We do prefer to re-home our dogs within a 50 miles radius of Bourne/Stamford. This is so we can easily keep in touch with our dogs and be on hand should the need arise.

30 years experience in re-homing dogs has given us a unique insight into which situations work and which don’t.

Situations that work

The basic requirements are well-fenced gardens and dogs that will live indoors to be kept as loved pets and companions.

Situations that do not work

Typical situations that are unsuitable include -

families with young children (in some circumstances, although, we have many 'family-friendly' dogs)

people out at work where the dog would be left for more than 5 hours unattended

those with uncertain living arrangements

A home check is conducted before a dog is re-homed. Once prospective owner and dog are matched, the dog is taken on for a trial period. After this trial period (about 2 weeks) has successfully run, ownership is made permanent, and a payment to the Society to help with running costs is made.  All the dogs we re-home are neutered, inoculated and micro chipped.  Free pet insurance is also provided for a 4 week period.

A legal undertaking is signed to confirm that the dog will be kept as intended and, that in the event of a future problem, the dog will be returned to the Society.

Payment                                                                                                                                                                                                                         It costs an average £150 for us to neuter, vaccinate and microchip each dog in our care. Consequently, there will be a charge, normally £150 for each dog taken after the trial period ends. If you are in a position to give more we would welcome it as the true cost to the Society is £800 per dog homed. If you are not in a position to take from us on that basis you should enquire about the possibility of long term fostering of a dog.

 

Please click here for "Why Dogs need re-homing"

Please click here to see a copy of our Adoption Conditions.

Please do not hesitate to contact Gyll Mauchline for further details or advice on:

01778 440318 or 07708 589792.

Please also consider FOSTERING a Three Counties Dog.  Click HERE for more details