Meet Romy - Could You Be Her Special Person?
Three-year-old Romy is looking for a very special foster-to-adopt home. She needs an
experienced and understanding person who knows that, for an anxious dog, trust isn’t
something that happens overnight.
Importantly, Romy needs to live in a quiet, rural or semi-rural location and must be
the only dog in the home. She needs a peaceful environment away from busy roads,
lots of people, other dogs and a constant stream of visitors, where she can begin to
relax, build her confidence and feel safe.
Romy is currently based in Dorset, and anyone interested in fostering her must be
prepared to travel to Dorset for multiple meet-ups before she can move to her new
home.
This is an essential part of Romy’s foster-to-adopt process. She cannot simply
be collected and taken straight to a new home - she needs time to get to know her
potential family and begin building trust with them first.
Please consider the location, the requirement for a dog-free home and the commitment
to multiple visits before applying for Romy.
Getting to know Romy
Romy struggles with anxiety and can be reactive towards new people when she feels
frightened or unsure. She needs someone who understands anxious or fearful dogs and
won’t expect too much from her too soon.
A calm, predictable environment, consistent routines and clear boundaries will all help
Romy begin to relax and understand that she is safe.
Her ideal person will be home for most of the day, so someone who works from home,
is semi-retired or retired could be a particularly good match.
Romy isn’t looking for a life packed with adventures and excitement. What she really
needs is stability, routine and someone who is happy to go at her pace.
What kind of home does Romy need?
Romy is looking for:
An experienced dog owner with experience of anxious or fearful dogs
A dog-free home where she will be the only dog
A quiet, rural or semi-rural location
A calm and predictable home
A low-traffic household with few visitors
Consistent routines and boundaries
Someone willing to let Romy progress at her own pace
Someone who is home for most of the day
A secure garden with high fencing
Romy would not be suitable for a home with other dogs, children, cats or other small
furry pets. A busy household with lots of visitors would also be too much for her.
Romy needs to be the only dog
Romy needs a home where she can be the only dog and have her person and her
environment to herself.
Living with another dog would add additional pressure that Romy simply doesn’t need
while she is learning to feel safe and secure. A dog-free home will allow her new family
to concentrate fully on helping her settle, understand her needs and build her
confidence without the added challenge of managing another dog in the household.
This is an essential requirement for Romy, so please only apply if there are no other
dogs living in the home.
Multiple meet-ups will be essential
Because Romy is anxious around new people, moving to a new home needs to be a
gradual process.
Anyone interested in fostering Romy must be willing and able to travel to Dorset
on multiple occasions to spend time with her before taking her home.
These visits will give Romy the opportunity to become familiar with her potential foster
family, allowing trust to develop gradually before she is asked to make such a big
transition.
There is no set number of visits - Romy will tell us, through her behaviour and
confidence, when she is ready to take the next step.
For this reason, we ask anyone considering applying to think carefully about the travel,
time and commitment involved. The multiple meet-ups are not optional and are an
important part of making sure Romy’s move is as positive and stress-free as
possible.
Taking things at Romy’s pace
Progress with Romy may come in small steps. For her, success might initially be simply
feeling comfortable around someone new, choosing to approach them or beginning to
relax in their company.
She needs someone who will celebrate those little victories and won’t rush her.
For the right person who is willing to give Romy the patience, consistency and
understanding she needs, the bond they build together could be incredibly special.
Could you be Romy’s special person?
If you can offer Romy a quiet, rural or semi-rural, dog-free home, have experience
with anxious or fearful dogs and can commit to travelling to Dorset for multiple meet-ups
before taking her home, we’d love to hear from you.
Romy needs someone prepared to give her the time she needs to trust, settle and
flourish - could that person be you?
Apply today to be considered for Romy’s foster-to-adopt home.
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