Meet Helen
Status: available
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: Seven years old
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Helen has arrived into our care from a pound that we work with.
Helen is a sweet, laid-back and gentle little girl who likes to take life at her own pace. She enjoys the company of people and we feel she would make a wonderful companion for a single person or couple.
Walks & Exercise:
Helen enjoys going out for walks, but she is not a dog who needs or wants long, exhausting adventures. She would be perfectly happy with 2–3 general walks a day, giving her the chance to have a good sniff, stretch her legs and enjoy some fresh air before heading home for what she really loves, which is a nice snooze on the sofa with you!
Other Dogs:
Helen is dog social and is currently sharing her kennel with another dog. However, as with any dog, it can take time for two dogs to bond and become comfortable living together. Helen could potentially live with another dog of a similar size, subject to successful introductions.
Please note: Any other dogs already living in the household must already be neutered.
Cats:
Helen has done well during her cat tests here at the rescue. We would, however, recommend a confident cat who is already used to living with dogs.
Children:
Due to Helen’s age and gentle nature, we feel older children aged ten years upwards would be the best fit for her.
Her Ideal Home:
Helen would like a home where someone is around for most of the day, particularly while she settles into her new surroundings. She is looking for someone who will give her the time, patience and reassurance she needs to feel safe and comfortable.
Travel:
Helen travels well in the car when crated.
Helen really is a lovely little girl who deserves a loving home of her own. She isn’t looking for a hectic lifestyle or endless adventures, just someone who will love her, enjoy her company and let her potter along at her own pace.
We think Helen could make someone a wonderful companion and bring so much love and happiness to her new family.
HOW TO APPLY TO ADOPT HELEN:
Helen’s adoption fee is £250, which includes: neutering. vaccinations, microchipping, flea & worm treatment, full veterinary check, lifetime rescue back-up.
Before arranging a visit, we will need you to complete our pre-adoption questionnaire so we can make sure Helen is a suitable match for your home and lifestyle. If your application progresses, we will then arrange a virtual home check, where we ask for photographs/videos of your downstairs living areas and garden so we can ensure the property is safe and secure.
We will also require two forms of ID.
Any other pets in the household must already be neutered, and all introductions between existing pets and Helen will need to be successful before an adoption can proceed. Once everything has been approved, we can arrange an appointment for you to meet Helen at the rescue. 🐾
We always aim to find our dogs their new homes as soon as possible, so potential adopters need to be in a position to adopt within a reasonable timeframe. We cannot hold dogs for extended periods.