Pongo

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Hello, my name is Pongo,

I’m a three month old male Labrador. I arrived at The Mayhew because one of the children I was living with was scared of me.

I’ve been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and I’m now starting to learn lots of good things, I’m starting to get the hang of toilet training because I’m taken out to the garden every couple of hours and given lots of praise when I do my business out there. Like any puppy I’m a bundle of energy and full of mischief. I want to kiss everyone I meet but I’m learning not to jump up and to say ‘hello’ politely. When I ‘puppy mouth’ my carers give a loud yelp and give me a toy to chew instead. I still have plenty of things to learn so I’ll need plenty of time and dedication from my new owners to teach me all the basics and perfect my doggy manners.

I’m now looking for a forever home with someone who is experienced with dogs. They will need to have, as an adult, independently owned dogs before and have plenty of time on their hands to train and socialise me properly so that I develop in to a well rounded adult dog. They will be expected to take me to training classes and provide me with two gentle, thirty minute, off lead socialisation outings per day whilst I’m still young, building up to a minimum of one hour of off lead exercise every day once I’m fully grown. I can live with another grown up dog providing they have been well trained, are calm and will be a good role model for me. I can also live with cats providing my owners are prepared to teach me not to chase them. Due to my very young age and training needs I’ll need to live in either a house or ground floor flat with direct access to a garden, there will need to be somebody at home for most of the day and any children in my new home will need to be at least six years of age and upwards. If you’re interested in offering me a home you will need to be fully prepared for the hard work and long-term commitment involved in caring for a dog, you will be taking on a fifteen year commitment, which must not be taken lightly.

I hope to see you soon,

Pongo x

Weight: 9kgs

Pongo is currently living in foster care until his new forever home is found. If you are interested in adopting him you will need to visit The Mayhew first before going to see him in his foster home.

If you’re interested in adopting Pongo please read our FAQs, complete the Dog Adoption Questionnaire below and visit us during our opening hours.Ready to adopt? Fill in our Dog Adoption Questionnaire Dog Adoption Questionnaire This form is designed to give us as much information as possible about your circumstances. For this reason it may take you 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Please be patient and answer all the questions as fully as possible! 1 Your Details 2 Disclaimers 3 Dogs 4 You 5 Consider this

Find out about our adoption process on our Animal Adoption page, fill in this form, then come in and visit us.

Title*Name*FirstLastAre you aged 18 years or over?*YesNoYou must be at least 18 years of age to adopt with The MayhewDate of Birth (This helps us to better match you with the right animal) House Name Or Number*Street*Town Or City*CountyPostcode*Email*Telephone*Mobile NumberWould you like to receive our free postal updates?*YesNoWould you like to receive our free eNewsletter?*YesNoHow did you hear about us?*FacebookTwitterYou TubeGoogleLocal / National PressAt an eventI'm an existing supporterI've adopted from The Mayhew I understand that the dog will be rehomed as a house pet and is not to be kept kennelled or chained up outside. The dog will be rehomed to me as a companion, not as a guard dog. Should the dog ever leave my care, it must be returned to The Mayhew Animal Home.*YesNoI understand that the adoption fee is non-refundable.*YesNoI understand that full liability for any veterinary fees incurred at any future date remain my liability.*YesNoI understand that although The Mayhew reveal everything known about the dog, a complete history isn't always available and therefore a dog's behaviour cannot be guaranteed.*YesNoI understand that The Mayhew is here to advise on any aspect of caring for the dog, though it may take 6 months or more for the dog to settle in.*YesNo Are you interested in any of our current dogs?If yes, please give the dog's nameWhat are your reasons for wishing to adopt?*What size of dog are you looking for?*Small e.g. TerrierSmall/Medium e.g. SpanielMedium e.g. CollieLarge e.g. LabradorAnyWhat sex dog are you looking for?*MaleFemaleEither Minimum age of dog wanted?*Please enter a value between 0 and 15.Maximum age of dog wanted?*Please enter a value between 0 and 15.Describe the type of dog you are looking for:*Please tick any statement that you agree with:* I need a dog that has already been trained I am a first time dog owner I have obedience trained a dog before I have trained pet dogs before I am an experienced owner and could train a difficult dogI would enjoy training a dogWhich of the following could you NOT cope with?Toileting indoors1 Hour+ exercise every day2 Hours + exercise every day1 Hour training every dayBoisterous behaviourAggression towards dogsAggression towards catsAggression towards strangersAggression towards childrenUnhappiness travellingExcessive shedding/moultingBarking/howling when home aloneChewing/Destructive if home aloneHow long have you been planning to get a dog?*Are you able to care for your new dog for the next 15+ years?*YesNoAre you planning any of the following:A babyA holidayMoving homeChange of work hoursPlease give the details of any existing pets, including sex, species, neutered status, sociability:Do you have a Vet?*YesNoPlease give the name of your VetHave you had dogs in the past?*NoYesAs a childHelped friendsPlease give the details of any previous dogs you've owned, including species, age and cause of death:How many hours of outdoor excercise (i.e. dog walking, not time in the garden) will you be able to give a dog each day?* How many adults live in your house?*Do children live at home?*YesNoDo children visit your home?*YesNoHow old are any children who live at or visit your home?What type of accommodation do you live in?*HouseFlatOtherPlease detail:Is the property:*OwnedPrivately RentedCouncil OwnedHousing Association I understand that as the property isn't privately owned The Mayhew Animal Home may need to contact my landlord.*YesNo Do you have a private garden or patio?*YesNoCommunalIs it fully enclosed?YesNoFence to be put upWhat is the height of the garden fence at it's lowest point?Less than four feet4 - 5 feet5 - 6 feetTaller than six feetWill the dog have direct access to the garden or patio? YesNo How many hours per day will the dog be left alone for?*How many days per week will the dog be left alone for?*Will your dog go to work with you?*YesNoRetiredWork from homeWhat is your occupation?Describe what your dog would do on a typical day*

Dogs are often seen as disposable items, ending up homeless when humans tire of them. In the UK, one unwanted dog is destroyed every hour. Adopting a dog is a commitment that could potentially last the next 15 years of your life. Are you prepared for this?

Listed below are the most common reasons people give up their dogs. Please read through each reason and give your views on each statement.

I would not consider moving home unless I was assured my dog could move in with me. If moving to rented accommodation I would first request written confirmation that pets are allowed on the property.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureIf I was to find myself homeless or needing to move into temporary accommodation I have family and/or friends who would be able to accommodate the dog.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sure If I had to move into smaller accommodation I would not see this as a reason to re-home my dog.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureI would not consider moving to another country if it meant risking my dog’s health or leaving them behind.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureEveryone in my household has spent enough time in direct contact with dogs to ensure they are not allergic.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureI am certain no one in the family has asthma which is worsened by dog fur. *I agreeI disagreeI'm not sure I am as keen as my children are to get a new dog. My reason for getting a dog is not just because my children want one. *I agreeI disagreeI'm not sure I understand I will be legally responsible for the dog. I am fully prepared to carry out the day to day duties should my children’s promise of help fall through. *I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureI am fully prepared to continue caring for the dog when my children leave home or go to university etc.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureIf I am unable to take my dog with me on holiday I will make suitable arrangement for them to be cared for in my absence.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureI'm aware that adopting a dog is a long term commitment, potentially fifteen years. I have thought about the future (holidays, new job, having children etc.) and in any future lifestyle changes my dog will remain a priority.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureIf my dog developed behavioural problems which I felt I was unable to cope with, I would pay for a dog trainer/behaviourist to work through the problems with me and my dog.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sureI am as keen as my children are to get a new dog. My reason for getting a dog is not just because my children want one.*I agreeI disagreeI'm not sure

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