Adopted
Saffy
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Character
Saffy is a gorgeous, smooth-coated red Dachshund; born November 2024, weighing about 7kg, and fostered in Cornwall. She was born blind and has wobbly back legs (both, the vet confirms, are due to neurological issues).
We are looking for a very specific home for Saffy. She has been to three homes and been returned three times. Now she is back with her original, consistent foster family, living with two teenagers, 14 dogs, several cats and other animals. In this environment, where she mixes freely, amuses herself and is not overstimulated by people, she is absolutely thriving.
The reasons for Saffy’s failed adoptions could be summarised as follows:
Like many blind dogs, she needs her dog companions to be calm and respectful, not quick to react if she bumps into them.
She needs her home to be quiet-ish and calm; she does not do well with noisy young children and frenetic energy.
She is an affectionate and sweet little dog, but she likes attention on her own terms, when she comes to ask for it. She does not like to be picked up, smothered with fuss, overstimulated or made to sit on a lap or sofa.
Due to her hind legs, she doesn’t need much walking. Pottering around and maybe one short walk a day is plenty.
Saffy is actually a very low-maintenance dog who doesn’t ask for much in order to be happy: she wants to mooch around doing her own thing and have a cuddle or two when she asks for it. Food, crate, toys, independence, steadiness, safety: happy.
Saffy is house and crate trained and travels well. She can be left alone for short periods.
Saffy is a fearless, adventurous spirit with a bubbly personality; she has no idea she’s blind! She loves zoomies; she is hilarious playing with her toys (especially a rugby or football); she plays with other dogs very nicely and is happy to meet other (calm) dogs out and about on walks. She loves an ear-massage and a cuddle when she’s feeling affectionate.
A very easy-going little dog in the right environment… can you help us find a suitable home for her?
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Please note - we do not rehome dogs to families with children under the age of 10.
Type of Home Sought
Saffy can live with other dogs as long as they are calm and respectful. She could also be an only dog. She can live with cats. She can live with teenagers who are calm and dog-savvy.
Saffy’s humans must also be dog-savvy; content not to give her too much attention and let her be the independent lady she is.
A home with a garden to potter around in would be ideal, as she doesn’t need much walking.
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