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ADOPTING A BEDDIE

Interested in adopting?

The first stage of our Adoption Process requires adopting families to complete a Home
Enquiry Form. Before completing the form, it is useful to read the information on the
website. We very carefully match our Beddies (and crosses) to their new homes and offer
back up and support right through the process. For us it is all about making sure our dogs
find the right homes and stay there, so we offer behavioural back up and support as well
as any veterinary support for dogs that have existing medical issues.

NEW HOME ENQUIRY FORM

As any dog owner knows, losing a furry personality and is so loving, affectionate
friend is absolutely heartbreaking. They are and funny, and just the most adorable little
truly part of the family. When we lost our girl we could have hoped for.
17 year-old Patterdale, Pip, in 2022, we As with any rehomed dog, Muriel needed
weren’t sure when we’d be ready to time to settle in and we had to get to know
welcome another dog. How do you get over her and familiarise ourselves with her
companionship and a love like that after all training. The level of support we’ve received
those years? has been incredible. Our behaviourist, Claire

At the end of 2024, we met the sweetest, of Chrysalisk9, who we were paired with is
most gentle little Bedlington in a shop in exceptional in her knowledge and
Grassington, called Flint! He followed us experience and has helped us with simple
around the shop for fuss! He was so questions to more complex training needs,
affectionate and gentle that we instantly we've had someone there for us every step
knew a Bedlington was the breed for us! We of the way. Support has been available via
have always been passionate about message, Zoom, and even in person, we've
adoption, with so many beautiful dogs never felt alone in the process.
needing homes, we knew we would never We are forever grateful to BTRF and their
consider a breeder, but also, we'd never support team for the incredible work they
seen a Bedlington in a rescue centre before. do in giving this beautiful breed a second

After a little bit of Googling, we came across chance. Their dedication, compassion, and
Bedlington Terrier Rescue. We couldn’t professionalism are outstanding. While no
believe there was an actual charity one can ever replace the furry friends we’ve
dedicated to the breed! So we submitted loved and lost, we truly
our application right away. Julia called us, believe Muriel was meant
and the rest is history. After some to find her way to us, and
discussion as to ours and the dogs needs we couldn’t be more
and type of dog we were looking for, in thankful and we can’t
terms of the level of training needed etc, imagine life without her
and after a carefully planned meet and as our new little family
greet, we were delighted to be chosen as member. We are

the new guardians of beautiful Muriel, a besotted!
Bedlington-Poodle cross. She has bags of D&T

info@bedlingtonrescue.co.uk www.bedlingtonrescue.co.uk