Crumble

I need an adult-only, experienced home where I can feel safe and loved. I want to be the only dog in the house. No cats please! I’m still shy, so I will need a secure garden while I get used to my new home. I love my walks so one or two a day would be great! I have never lived in a home so I will need help to learn house training. Please read my information below. Crumble is a lovely lady who came into our care from a breeder, searching for a fresh start. When she first arrived, she was very worried and unsure of the world around her, but with time and patience she has begun to settle beautifully. Crumble is now much less fearful of us humans and has really started to come out of her shell, choosing to engage more with staff members and showing curiosity about her surroundings. She seems to be gaining confidence each day, which is wonderful to see. While she can still be sensitive and appreciates having her space respected, it’s clear that Crumble simply needed time to feel safe. With gentle reassurance and plenty of TLC, her true personality is beginning to shine through. She is a gentle soul who responds best to calm, kind interactions and slow introductions. She would be happiest and thrive best as the only dog in the home, where she can enjoy all the attention, settle more easily into a routine, and build a strong bond with her new family. As she has never lived in a home environment before, she will need patient support with house training and learning everyday routines. She will need a home without cats as she is overly interested. We are looking for an experienced, adult-only home where Crumble can continue to build her confidence at her own pace. A quiet household with understanding adopters who are happy to let her take things slowly will allow her to truly flourish. With the right people, time, and lots of love, Crumble will make a wonderfully rewarding companion. On arrival, our vets noted that Crumble had a Grade 2 luxating patella. During her time with us she has shown very intermittent lameness, mostly only seen when she’s getting up from laying down for a long time. She was sent for x-rays which showed potential damage to her left cruciate ligament, as well as hip dysplasia in her right hip. She is currently managing very well with rest and pain relief, and we will work on building correct muscle tone to support her as well as slow introductions to controlled exercise and physio.