Adopt a dog
Benson
D006/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Benson
An older chap who needs a loving and caring retirement home to spend his final years. He needs a quiet home with older children and may accept another dog or a cat. He is an ideal dog for an older couple / person who can provide him with little walks each day.

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Bounty
D038/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Bounty
A lovely and out going boy who loves attention and a fuss being made of him. He will be fine with other dogs and should accept a cat but careful introduction would be required. Children of all ages should be fine.

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Buzz
D040/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Buzz
A nervous chap who needs someone to help bring him out of his shell. Another dog in the home would be good and he may accept a cat but careful introduction would be required. Children 15 years and over would be better suited for him.

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Cassie
D013/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Cassie
Cassie is a mixed up and insecure little dog. She is very lovable once she trusts you but initially she is very suspicious of everybody. Cassie needs an owner who has the time, patience and experience to spend a lot of time training and socialising her. Taking her on will be a challenge but a very...

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Dash
D039/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Dash
A lovely and out going boy who loves attention and a fuss being made of him. He will be fine with other dogs and should accept a cat but careful introduction would be required. Children of all ages should be fine.

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Floss
D044/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Floss
A lovely and out going girl who loves attention and a fuss being made of her. She will be fine with other dogs and should accept a cat but careful introduction would be required. No children for her.

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Jade
D080/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Jade
Jade is a friendly girl but hasn't had much training to date. She is quite giddy & has boundless energy. She would suit a home with people who enjoy walking or running. A home where she is the only pet would be best for her for now so she can have lots of one on one training. Jade is very clever &...

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Jessie
D002/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Staffordshire Bull TerrierA bit about Jessie
jessie is a lovely but confident dog who ideally needs a home with an experienced dog owner. children over 10 yrs should be fine but no other animals for her

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Kizzy
D161/2010
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Kizzy
Kizzy has been in kennels for most of her life and before that she was treated cruelly. Basically Kizzy has never known a happy family life and although all the staff love her she has never had anyone to give her one-one affection. Unfortunately Kizzy had not had any formal training before coming...

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Missy
D021/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
WeimaranerA bit about Missy
Missy has grown in confidence now that she knows everyone at the animal home but she is still quite nervous when meeting new people. She is quite an insecure dog and not one for first time owners but once she trusts you she is very loving and quite cheeky. Missy is crate trained and new owners...

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Oreo
D035/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Oreo
A nervous chap who needs someone to help bring him out of his shell. Another dog in the home would be good and he may accept a cat but careful introduction would be required. Children 15 years and over would be better suited for him.

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Riley
D021/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
RottweilerA bit about Riley
Riley is a big softie once he gets to know you and absolutely loves cuddles! He is however a very big dog and had never been taught how to control himself before coming to the centre so occaisionally he can get a little over-boisterous when excited. He never used to listen to anyone or anything but...

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Rocky
D041/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Rocky
Rocky is a very unsure dog due to his bad start in life. He is very nervous if you move to quickly around him so for this reason children will need to be aged 15 years and over. He may be fine to live a calm confident dog but careful introduction is needed. No cats in the home for him.

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Rolo
CD002/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Rolo
A very active dog who needs a home where he can get plenty of exercise. Children aged 13 upwards should be fine for him. He may accept another dog with the correct introduction but no cats for him.

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Roscoe
Cd004/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Doberman PinscherA bit about Roscoe

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Sam
D042/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Sam
A very excitable chap who is full of energy and love, a family home ideally with children who can help him burn off some of this energy, children of all ages but toddlers will need supervising as they may get knocked over by him. Other animals should be fine.

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Sam
D023/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
German Shepherd DogA bit about Sam
Sam is a slightly nervous dog when she first mets you but is very loving once she trust you. She has lived with young children so should be fine. She isn't good around dogs so no dogs for her. She has lived with a cat so may accept a cat.

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Scrappy
D098/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Scrappy
Scrappy is a very friendly but very strong dog. He is keen and will respond to training. He doesnt walk to heel but absolutely loves being out on his walks. Scrappy needs owners who are active and experienced with dogs. No children or other animals for him he is very excitable and hyper. With time...

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Scrappy
D092/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
MastiffA bit about Scrappy
Scrappy is a big lovable dog who unfortunately have never been taught any manners. Previous owners have played rough with him making him quite mouthy. For this reason no children. At present he cannot go home with another dog as he is undersocialised but we are working on this at the centre. No...

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Stella
Cd023/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Staffordshire Bull TerrierA bit about Stella
Stella is a good natured dog who loves people and is keen to please. She would suit a family with children over 13 years and over. She may accept another dog but would chase cats. Stella has been mistreated in the past but despite this she is very loving and loyal

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Taquila
Cd022/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Staffordshire Bull TerrierA bit about Taquila
Taquila likes people and will lap up any attention she can get. She can get a little over-excitable and will jump up but she is always friendly. She seems sociable with other dogs but not cats and would be ok homed with children only over 13 years. She needs training and has been mistreated in the...

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Twiggy
CD005/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Twiggy
Twiggy needs some training and can get very excitable, so children need to be 16yrs and over. She needs a home with someone who as had this type of dog before and she would benefit from going to training classes. She may accept another dog but may be too much for a cat.

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Adoption Procedure
Adopting an animal from the Altham animal centre is not as easy as turn up, choose an animal and go home. But don't let that put you off!
The animals in our care are very precious to us and we want to ensure that their new home and owners are suitable, so that the new owner and the animal have the best possible start. With this policy in mind, there are certain things that we need to check. For example, anybody who wishes to adopt an animal will require a home check before the animal can leave the centre.
Please do not expect to turn up, choose a pet and leave. Many people do and feel disapointed that this isn't the procedure.
Here is a quick and simple guide to the adoption process
1 : Visit the animal centre and select an animal
2 : Fill in an adoption Questionnaire
3 : Meet the animal or walk the dog
4 : If meeting is successful, place a reserve fee on the animal
5 : Dogs must be walked twice on seperate occasions
6 : All family members must meet a cat or dog. If other dogs are owned they must be brought to the animal centre to meet with the dog being adopted
7 : A home visit will be carried out
8 : If the home visit is successful an appointment must be made to collect the animal
9 : When collecting the animal, all adoption paperwork will be completed and the balance of the adoption fee paid. Please bring ID with you
10 : All cats and small animals must be transported in a suitable carrier
11 : All dogs must leave the premises with a suitable collar, dog tag and on a lead
Six to eight weeks after adoption, a follow up home visit will be made to see how the adoption has gone
Important note : Some animals may leave the animal centre before they have been neutered. A free neutering voucher will be issued which must be used within 6 months of the adoption date.
Adoption Fees
The fee to adopt a dog is £110.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a cat is £55.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a rabbit is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a ferret is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a guinea pig is £15.00 with a deposit of £1.00
The fee to adopt a hamster is £5.00 with a deposit of £1.00
IMPORTANT
• DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ORDER TO RESERVE AN ANIMAL FROM THIS CENTRE
• THE DEPOSIT WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE ADOPTION FEE ON COLLECTION OF THE ANIMAL.
• DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
• NO ANIMAL CAN BE RESERVED UNLESS A DEPOSIT HAS BEEN PAID
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
