Tilly originally came to us from a breeder a few weeks ago to find her forever home. She’s a very shy and quiet lady who likes to spend most of her time snuggling with her friends in the back of the kennel, but as the days go by, we are starting to see small glimpses of her true personality. She’s slowly beginning to take an interest in toys; she’s really curious, but she’s still letting her nerves hold her back at the moment as she doesn't quite know what she’s supposed to do with them. She’s also been really enjoying her food, and she joins in for “treat time” with the rest of her kennel friends, but her treats have to be thrown on the floor near her as she won’t take them from our hands just yet. 

She was briefly adopted, but sadly the resident dog mostly ignored Tilly and, as she relies heavily on other dogs for comfort and confidence, she struggled to cope without a canine friend to guide and reassure her.

Tilly is now looking for a calm and quiet adult home with adopters who have experience of nervous ex-breeding dogs and who understand that she will need plenty of time to settle at her own pace.

She will need to be homed with at least one other kind and confident resident dog who is happy to be her companion and will help her build confidence. Other dogs give Tilly great comfort and she gains reassurance from having them close by.

Tilly has never lived in a home before, so her new family will need to be patient and understanding while she learns about everyday life. She will need help with house training and will also need to learn how to walk on a lead and harness.

With time, kindness and the support of another dog, Tilly has the potential to slowly blossom into a much happier little girl and we think once she settles in she will make the most wonderful friend.

When Tilly arrived, she had a cyst on her eyelid which has been expressed. She has also had two teeth extracted at the time of her spay. The vets have noticed a mild undershot jaw due to age relation, that will need to be monitored for any future treatment that may be needed.

Tilly has a travel document.

Tilly has been given the Gift of Life by Corinne Hale

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.