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 How we work
At Tallpines
Pets Retreat we rehome dogs and cats from different states
of life
Our mission here is to give each and everyone one of them a new start in life
with a new family who can give them the love, care and attention, that they
need
and deserve.
Our team will work with yourselves to match your needs, to the needs of the dogs and cats that come into our care.
The animals that we feature on our site are predominately those that have come
to
us
for boarding; and unfortunately the owners are unable to cope with.
Strays and abandoned animals let go, for what ever reason.
We have young ones, old ones, special needs ones etc, we accept all for Rehoming, as we believe that every animal deserves a second chance at a happy and content life.
Once the animal has been signed over to us, we ensure that it has a warm bed to sleep in, enough food and water and most of all a lot of loving care and attention. We ensure that all animals that come into our care for Rehoming, get that special attention that all animals should have to ensure that they feel safe and loved; and that they will be cherished for the rest of their lives. |
Once the animal has settled in and has bonded with our team, we will
- Microchip
them and keep the details on record until we have found
a new owner, whereby we will then log their details with Petlog with the
new owners
details
- Assess the animal to give us an understanding as to his / her background, training, temperament. All this will help us in find the right home
- Our on call Vet will check them over to ensure that they are fit for Rehoming.
- In the event that the animal has had no training, and is badly behaved they will stay with us until we feel that they are ready to go up for Rehoming. If we feel that the animal has had little or no training, our staff will start them on a training programme, which we would ask that the new owners continue.
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Before any animal is taken off our premises for Rehoming:
- We perform a home visit and ask for a vets reference
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Home Visits
You must ensure that you arrange a home visit within 7 days of signing the reservation form. Home visits are design to ascertain that your home is suitable for the breed and size of the dog that you wish to rehome. We will discuss the dog in more detail and give advice where necessary.
If you pass the home check, you will be contacted by one of Tall Pines Pets Retreat’s representatives within 48hrs of the visit, and will be invited to come and take your new companion home.
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Rehoming a cat
In rehoming a cat we urge that if you have an existing dog in the household that he/she also comes along to meet the cat. That way, as we can test the cat to ensure that he/she gets on with them.
Rehoming a dog
In Rehoming a dog we also urge that if you have an existing dog in the household that he/she also comes along to meet the dog. We have a secure outside grass exercise area whereby you can introduce the animals. If they get along, you can take them out together in our secure 2 area site. If you have a cat then we suggest that you also bring him/her with you, as we can also test the dog to ensure that he/she gets on with them.
If the above goes well, then you will be asked to fill out a reservation form. Your chosen animal will then be reserved for you whilst you arrange a home visit.
Dog and Cat Reservations
Please note that we will reserve your chosen companion for a maximum of 7 days from the date of the reservation form. If you do not contact us for a home visit within the 7 days, your chosen companion will available for rehoming again.
- When adopting an animal from Tallpines
Pets Retreat you will be asked to make a small donation, the amount requested
will depend on the
age of the animal (this allows us to cover any bills since the animal has been
in our care).
Age |
Dogs |
Cats |
0 -18mths |
£150.00 |
£95.00 |
18mths – 3yrs |
£125.00 |
£70.00 |
3yrs – 6yrs |
£100.00 |
£45.00 |
6yrs – 10yrs |
£75.00 |
£20.00 |
10yrs and over |
at our discretion |
at our discretion |
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Adopting an animal
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Questions to ask yourself before taking on a new pet
Can I afford the animal?
Whether it’s a cat or dog, they cost money. Both need annual boosters of vaccinations to protect them against diseases, worming and defleaing regularly, daily feeding, and on occasions may require veterinary attention. All this mounts up and can become very expensive.
Do I have time for an animal?
Dogs need a lot more attention than cats. Cats can be very independent and will only require your time when they are sick. Dogs on the other hand require a lot more attention as they will be dependant on you and your family. You will need to exercise and groom them, this varies according to the breed. Training may also be required and this will require a lot of your time, dependant on the dogs background and whether he/she has had any training in the past.
Has the decision been made with the whole family in agreement?
Everyone that lives in the family home with the animal should be involved with the animal’s wellbeing, to ensure that the animal is happy, healthy and keeps to the family rules. This will ensure that the animal does not become confused.
Do I have the right home environment for the animal?
This must be thought of very carefully, as this will depend on the size and breed of the animal that you want to rehome. If you want to rehome a Doberman, Great Dane, Border Collie, then you should not live in a studio flat, as these breeds need a lot of space to exercise in. If you are looking for a companion to go to the local park once a day, then you would be better off with a smaller breed.
After considering the above, and you are happy with your decisions, then the next thing that we would ask is that you come and meet the animal. At Tall Pines Pets Retreat we strongly recommend that the whole family, who will be involved in the well being of the animal, attend.
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- If you are successful, you will be able to take the animal home for a trial period of one week. This ensures that both yourselves and the animal are able to get on in your family environment. If for what ever reason, throughout the first week, you are unable to cope we do ask that you return the animal back to Tall Pines Pets Retreat and 50% of your donations will be refunded.
- Here at Tall Pines Pets Retreat we like to know that all is going well with yourselves and your new found friend. Therefore, we ask that we can perform another home visit, usually six months after the formal Rehoming. This is purely to see how you and your friend are getting on.
- We provide on going support to all our adopters ranging from feeding to training.
Taking your new companion home
When you first take your companion home with you, you will need to spend a lot of time with them, to get to know each other. Your companion will need to learn where he/she fits into your family and home; so it is important that you spend as much time as you can, teaching her/him the basic rules from the beginning.
- Be patient
- Take things slow
- Allow your new companion to settle in
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01825 872 522 or 0845 521 0943
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