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 | Status: AvailableID: 39781 Name: Rikki ^ Breed: Cocker Spaniel Age: 6 Years Gender: Female Adoption Fee: See below |
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| Location: At Many Tears in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire |
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RIKKI CAN BE HOMED WITH HER BEST FRIEND MARGATE
20-11-23 Rikki has come to us from a breeder to find her forever home. She has a Grade 2 heart murmur that will need to be monitored in future and has needed to have 4 teeth removed. She is a very scared girl who is very worried and overwhelmed to find herself here at the moment. She will be looking for a calm and quiet, adult only home where there are no visiting children and with adopters who have experience of scared ex-breeding dogs. She is very worried about human interaction and hasn't yet realised that human hands can be kind, so she will be looking for adopters who will take things slowly at her pace and will offer her lots of love and kindness as she comes out of her shell. Despite being a very scared girl, she doesn't always enjoy sharing her space with other dogs and so will either be looking for a home with a calm male dog who is larger than her, or could be homed as an only dog with adopters who have plenty of experienced with scared ex-breeding dogs and who can work with her as she settles in. She is a sensitive soul with a very sweet nature and deserves all the love in the world. She has never lived in a home before so her adopters will need to be kind and understanding as she settles in and learns all about home life and new skills like house training. She doesn't yet walk on a lead and will need to get used to wearing a harness and lead around the home and garden until she has enough confidence to venture outside. She is looking for very special adopters who will help her to blossom. She has a PET travel document.
14-12-23 UPDATE
Darling Rikki, so frightened yet so brave. Rikki is a gorgeous 6 year old Cocker Spaniel who arrived with us very nervous of people, but also quite fearful of dogs approaching her or being in her personal space, which has made the usual plan of having a confident dog around to help them progress a bit more difficult. Rikki would prefer to be an only dog in her home, but she has shared her kennel amazingly with cal male dogs and so could live with a marger male dog. As Rikki is a scared dog, usually the type who would require another resident dog to learn from, she would require a scared rescue experienced home ideally if she were to go as an only dog, as it does tend to make things that little bit more difficult not having that confident doggy role mode to help you out. She is progressing amazingly and I really don’t think it will take her long, she is walking on a lead well in very quiet areas, but is prone to spooking if anything upsets that peace and quiet, she is also very happy to approach you for food (always a good thing with winning dogs over!), but all in all, she still has a way to go and needs a savvy home who can show her so much love and kindness.
Rikki would be a gem in the right home, she is an incredible companion in the making, she’s gentle, innocent and I believe she will blossom quicker than we think in a home, especially as she is half way there already, but it really needs to be a home where she can have the time she deserves put into her.
02-02-24 UPDATE
Rikki has been at the rescue for a while now. Since coming to the rescue she has seen quite a few of her friends find their new family, but sadly this isn't the case for her yet. She is a very sweet but timid girl who enjoys going for walks if it's a calm and quiet area as she can become skittish with loud noises or cars passing by. She will need someone who has the time to work with her and someone who has experience with rescue dogs, a calm home will also be needed so that she can settle in and not become overwhelmed. At the moment we feel she’d be homed best as either an only dog (as sometimes she struggles with meeting new dogs), or with a larger male dog. Rikki is going to make an amazing companion she just needs someone to give her a chance and after so many months waiting here, we’re desperate for someone to see just how special she is.
28-02-24 UPDATE
Rikki is a lovely lady who’s confidence has grown massively since she first arrived, and is starting to be one of the most friendly cocker spaniels around. Everytime a human walks into her kennel she gets excited, but as she’s been here for a little while she has grown to know all of us staff members. Rikki can still be a little shy with new people, but now it doesn't take long to come round and she enjoys gentle fusses and cuddles. Rikki will excitedly come up to you and quickly sniff your hand, but will keep her distance if you’re not known to her but you can tell that she is desperately in need of a human to sit with her and show her the kindness and love that she could expect for the rest of her life - it’s what she truly wants and deserves. I am sure if you choose to adopt this beautiful lady, within a couple of days she will find herself brave enough to make that final step and trust someone enough to get close to and she will be your best friend forever.
23-03-24 UPDATE
It was my first time meeting Rikki today and oh my word what a beautiful girl she is! It’s been a joy working with her today and seeing her true character shine in an environment she’s now comfortable with. While Rikki was unsure of me to start with, after abit of encouragement she came over for a little bit of love. I can see Rikki blossoming into a fantastic companion with a little time and patience. Rikki does walk on a lead but does need a little more practice until she’s mastered it.
Rikki is a delightful lady that can be slightly picky with who she likes to share a space with, though is seemingly a fan of larger male dogs so we would love to see her homed with one! Aside from that, Rikki could be an only dog, but her adopters would have to understand that it may take her a little while to settle in the home as initially she would panic and be unsettled, but with a little bit of patience, Rikki will acclimatise and become a lovely companion. Rikki needs someone to give her a chance, and we hope someone out there sees how special she really is.
17-04-24 UPDATE
Rikki is a beautiful red cocker who originally came to us from a breeder, and desperately needs her loving forever home . Rikki unfortunately has become somewhat stuck in her current life, coming from a breeding background she still doesn't quite understand this new world where humans want to shower her with love and affection. She would probably require a home where she is an only dog and gets all the support and time she needs to build her confidence. If you do have a dog and plan on adopting her, She would definitely need a very specific resident dog who shares their space, and doesn't get jealous . I took Rikki on a walk today, at first she was very timid, needing lots of comfort cuddles to get her through the rescue and out the door. When she got outside she changed into a completely different dog, she wanted to explore absolutely everywhere, I've never seen her so happy. I can only imagine the fantastic progress she'd make in a home if I can do that within 5 minutes.
06-05-24 UPDATE
Rikki is a very special girl who has been in kennels far too long! She walks on a harness, but needs to be with another dog. She loves her food and will take treats from your hand, she loves to snuggle up with her kennel friend, Margate and absolutely dotes on him. She will need a resident dog, preferably a male who will allow her to have her space until she bonds with them. She's so wasted in kennels and is long overdue her forever home.
09-07-24 UPDATE
Rikki is the most beautiful girl you could wish to meet, she loves a gentle fuss from people she knows, loves treats, loves her kennel friends and is just an absolute pleasure to look after in every way. Here she is looking absolutely stunning whilst enjoying the big play yard whilst the sun is shining.
25-07-24 UPDATE
Due to an injury on her tail Rikki has had a partial tail amputation. She is recovering really well and getting lots of cuddles.
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PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home dogs who have come from breeders where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They usually get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up. Please read our information on ADOPTING EX-BREEDING DOGS before you apply.
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