Meet Charlie!  Charlie is looking for a patient and understanding forever home.  Charlie can be a little nervous when meeting new people and may bark initially.  He needs someone who understands that he simply needs a little time to feel safe and comfortable.  With patience, gentle encouragement and a few tasty treats, Charlie will soon start to come around and show you what a sweet boy he really is.  Once he knows you, Charlie is an affectionate and loving little chap who absolutely adores a good belly rub.  Charlie enjoys going out for walks and is good on the lead, making walks a lovely part of his routine.  He can be nervous around loud or unexpected noises, so he would benefit from an owner who will build his confidence gradually and never rush him.  Charlie does have a luxating patella.  At present, this isn’t causing him any problems and he is comfortable, but it is something his future adopter will need to be aware of and monitor.  He may require pain relief as he gets older if it begins to cause him discomfort.  Charlie needs a calm, patient and understanding owner who will give him the time he needs to settle and build trust.  He isn’t a dog who should be rushed into new situations or expected to be confident straight away.  If you’re willing to let Charlie come out of his shell at his own pace, you’ll discover the sweet, affectionate boy underneath the nervousness.  Charlie has lots of love to give and deserves a peaceful forever home where he can feel safe, loved and understood.

Charlie has interacted with other dogs while in our care, initially he can be a bit barky but does settle down and has interacted with them well, although he does prefer a calmer female.  So we feel he could potentially live with a calm female of similar size following a successful meet and greet. (must be neutered).

No cats for Charlie.

As Charlie came into the home as a stray, we have no previous history on him and as he can be a little nervous and unsure we feel he would be best rehomed with children 14+ years.

If you have a holiday booked in the next 3 months, please wait until you return to apply for a dog.

*Applications that are successful will be provided with further information on each dog to the best of the charity’s knowledge.