Dawn French

Hello, I’m Dawn French (no, not that one)! Unlike my namesake, I’m a quiet girl and I need a little time to get to know someone new. Don’t worry though, I have an absolutely fabulous cheeky side to me once I feel safe. Snuggles are very welcome once we have had time to get to know each other, slow and steady wins the race, as they say. Talking of racing, that was my job before I retired! I like a good brush, especially around my neck. If you stop, I might even step closer and look at you as if to say, Are you sure you’re finished? I can imagine us sat together on the sofa, you brushing my hair while we settle down to an episode of the Vicar of Dibley. I’ve only ever known life living in a kennel, so I’ve never been inside a house before. It might take me a little while to adjust as I can be a little worried in unfamiliar places at the moment, but with patience, gentle guidance, plenty of yummy snacks and a bit of time, I’m sure I will learn to love what retirement can offer. I might need some help learning the household routines and the basic skills that come with being a pet dog, but together we’ve got this! Since being here at Gables I’ve been quite a cheeky girl. I love to carry my water bowl around in my mouth and I’ve been known to hold on to my human carers clothing to make sure they don’t leave me on my own in my kennel or the paddocks. I might not like being left home alone so I’d really like to go to a home where there is someone around to keep me company. Now that you’ve read a bit more about me, you might be wondering if you and I are the perfect match. So here’s what you need to know: ✅You’ve owned a dog before. ✅You are comfortable with a dog who must stay on the lead and wear a muzzle in public (this is due to prey drive). ✅You are happy to come to Gables at least a couple of times a week until I am ready to come home. ✅You don’t have a garden (yes, that really is ok! as long as you can commit to booking off lead paddocks at least once a month). If you do have a garden but it’s not secure, that’s cool too as long as you agree to keep me on a long line and stay with me while I’m out. If you do have a secure garden (fencing at least 5 ft) then that’s fantastic, you can just open the door and let me play. I might take a little time to show you my personality, but underneath my shyness is a very sweet, gentle girl who is just waiting to discover how wonderful life in a loving home can be. If you are ready to commit to guiding me through the transition from working life into retirement, then I’d love the chance to get to know you one little step at a time.