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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Betsy
D055/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Betsy
A nervous little girl who needs a quiet home without children or cats. She may accept another dog. She needs a caring owner who will give her plenty of love & attention.

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Casper
D141/2010
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Casper
Casper has shown great improvement since he came to the centre almost 12months ago. He had lived with a family since being a pup but they had never trained him and hardly ever took him out for walks, etc. When he arrived he was out of control and didn't know how to be calm. Although he can still be...

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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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Charlie
D109/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Border CollieA bit about Charlie
Charlie hasn't been socialized very well and can be very wary around strangers. He loves to play and needs his mind stimulating mso agility classes would be required. No other animals or children for this lad. A border collie experienced owner for him.

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Coco
D102/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Coco
Coco is a lively young dog who has lots of love to give. She can get a little over enthusiastic though and definitely neeeds training. Coco needs an active home where she can be involved in family life as the more exercise amd enrichment she gets the better behaved she will become. Children over 16...

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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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Jaz
D010/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Jaz
Lovely girl but is slightly nervous until she knows you, she is fine with other dogs and should be ok with a confident cat. Children over 10 years for her and a home with her brother Rus would be nice.

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Jerry
D005/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Doberman PinscherA bit about Jerry
Jerry is a nice dog who has had a bad start in life. He needs a home as an only pet & no children for him. He needs an owner who has got time on their hands to spend training him.

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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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Lois
D163/2010
Type:
DogBreed:
RottweilerA bit about Lois
Lois is very stressed out in the kennel environment and has had a very unsettled life so far. She has been over-bred and mistreated in the past so has a deep mistrust in people she doesn't know. Some people she takes to straight away and others she will simply avoid if she can. With people she...

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Max
D011/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
German Shepherd DogA bit about Max
Max is a lovely excitable dog who needs a loving home.Children 10 years and over for him as he may be too much for a younger child. Other dogs and a confident cat should be fine. He is strong on a lead and will need some training to help him with this.

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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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Nala
D008/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
HuskyA bit about Nala
Nala is a very friendly girl who will make a great addition to a loving family. She should be fine with children 5 years and over but is quite strong on the lead! Nala loves other dogs. Potential adopters should research or have experience with the breed before taking on a Husky dog as they moult...

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Nikita
CD026/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Nikita
Nikita is a very loving dog who is very giddy and excitable. Children over 5 years for her and she may accept another dog and cat who would stand up to her.

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Oscar
D093/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Oscar
Oscar will make a fantastic, loving loyal companion. He's a large dog but full of character. He does need further training and plenty of exercise. Oscar is playful and used to children over 8 years. He may be ok to live with another dog but plays very rough so must ensure compatibility before...

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Riley
D135/2010
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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Rus
D009/2012
Type:
DogBreed:
Jack Russell TerrierA bit about Rus
Lovely boy but is slightly nervous until he knows you, he is fine with other dogs and should be ok with a confident cat. Children over 10 years for him and a home with his sister Jaz would be nice.

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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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Socks
D103/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
AkitaA bit about Socks
Socks is friendly and full of beans. She loves going out and about meeting people and other dogs. Socks needs a family who are experienced with larger dogs as she can get mouthy when excited and needs further training. Children 16 years and over but should be ok with another dog (preferably a male...

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Storm
D091/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
LurcherA bit about Storm
Storm is a very nervous dog who has not had any socialisation so will need an experienced, patient owner who will spend time working with his insecurities. He would benifit from living with another dog who is calm & confident but no cats for him.

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Tallulah
D105/2011
Type:
DogBreed:
Cross BreedA bit about Tallulah
Tallulah ia a typical small dog with a big character and a big bark! She can be a little wary of new people until she learns she can trust them and is very wary of teenage boys so no children for her. Tallulah may bark at dogs when she is on lead but is quite playful up close so would be fine to...

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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
