Description
Behind those beautiful eyes is a dog who has spent far too much of her life waiting for someone to choose her. 💔
Since she was a puppy, Ratona has been in the pound.
Just imagine spending your childhood and so much of your life without the comfort of a family, a warm home or someone to call your own. She deserves so much more.
We may never know everything Ratona has been through or why she was left behind, but we do know one thing — she deserves a chance at a loving home. ❤️
🐾 MEET RATONA 🐾
Name: Ratona
Date of birth: 12 December 2019
Date entered the pound: 2 October 2023
Weight: 30–40 kg
Years have passed while she has waited.
Hope 4 Paws – UK & Spain stepped in to help give this beautiful girl the opportunity she has been waiting for. She is now safe and warm in a private kennel, away from the fear and uncertainty, while we give her time to settle and assess her needs.
🐾 This is only the beginning of Ratona’s story.
We want her next chapter to be filled with love, kindness, security and a family who will never abandon her again. 🏡❤️
She has waited long enough.
We will share more information about her personality and requirements once her assessment is complete.
If you have any questions, or if you think you could be the person who gives Ratona the second chance she so desperately deserves, please get in touch.
She has already spent far too long waiting. Let’s make sure the rest of her life is spent knowing what it feels like to be loved. 💙🐾
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTERS
Please read carefully before applying.
Hope4Paws UK & Spain is a volunteer-run dog rescue and home-finding team based in Hengoed, South Wales. We are not a kennel, sanctuary or boarding facility.
Most of the dogs we advertise are currently located in Spain, Romania or other EU countries and, once approved, travel directly to their new UK home. A UK meet-and-greet is therefore not possible.
EU DOGS – HEALTH SCREENING
Many of our dogs come from areas where Mediterranean and other diseases and parasites are more prevalent than in the UK.
For this reason, our EU dogs undergo thorough veterinary screening and laboratory analytical blood testing before travelling, together with appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment and other checks where required.
We take health screening very seriously and provide adopters with the known veterinary information and test results available for their dog.
RESCUE DOGS
A rescue dog’s history may be incomplete or unknown, and age or breed may sometimes be estimated. Behaviour can change once a dog settles into a new home, and some dogs may require additional patience, training, veterinary care or behavioural support.
Introductions to children and existing pets must be gradual, careful and supervised where appropriate. Compatibility with another dog, cat or child cannot be guaranteed unless specifically assessed.
⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT – NO UK BOARDING FACILITY
Please do not adopt expecting to simply return the dog to us if things do not work out.
We do not have UK kennels or boarding facilities and cannot guarantee immediate collection, return or emergency accommodation.
If problems arise, you must contact Hope4Paws immediately. We provide lifetime rescue back-up, which means we will work to help find a suitable foster or forever home where possible.
This does NOT mean we can immediately take the dog back. Finding a suitable placement can take time.
You must not sell, ******************, privately rehome or transfer the dog without first contacting Hope4Paws.
THREE-MONTH SETTLING PERIOD
We normally expect a minimum of three months to allow a rescue dog to settle before surrender or rehoming is considered, unless there is an immediate safety or welfare concern.
FEES
UK dogs: £395 adoption fee.
EU dogs: £0 adoption fee + £395 standard transport contribution, which may be up to £450 depending on location and transport route.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF:
You understand that adopting a rescue dog is a lifelong commitment and are prepared to provide the necessary care, training, veterinary treatment, patience and support.
Our priority is always the welfare of the dog and finding the right permanent home.
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