A Beautiful Soul Ready for Her Next Step

Opal is a beautiful 2-year-old Cockapoo who came to us from a breeder. Having never lived in a home before, she has spent her time learning to trust people and adjust to the world beyond the kennel. With the loving help of her foster family, Opal is now beginning to blossom into the gentle, curious dog we always knew she could be.

Opal is still a very scared girl, but she’s made incredible progress. She's completely house trained, happily spends time in the garden, enjoys watching the ducks, and even helps out with washing the car! While she’s not yet ready for cuddles in the traditional sense, she now accepts gentle strokes and ear tickles from her foster carer and is beginning to take treats (though only if you look away!).

She continues to draw comfort from the resident dogs in her foster home and will need at least one kind and confident dog in her new family to help guide her. Opal finds reassurance in their company and loves exploring alongside them. Her foster carers describe her as bright, inquisitive, and the perfect house guest.

Due to her ongoing fearfulness, Opal is only ready for a very special home, one with adopters who are experienced with very frightened dogs. She will need time, patience, and a deep understanding of how to help her continue building confidence at her own pace. An adult-only home is essential, and it must be quiet, calm, and secure.

Opal has already overcome so much, and while she may be a longer-term project, she will be endlessly rewarding to those who can offer her the love and safety she deserves. She truly is a precious soul waiting to shine in the right hands.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.