Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to adopt a Linbee dog?

The adoption donation depends on the breed and age of the dog. The adoption donation covers the costs associated with making a dog suitable for rehoming. This ensures that we can continue to rescue as many dogs as possible. We will be able to advise the adoption donation for a particular dog on application.

Please note that all adopted Linbee dogs go to their new homes fully vaccinated, microchipped, with 5 weeks free insurance and full back up, to support you and your dog, settling in to their new home.

On occasions, the adoption donation does not cover these costs, and we rely on additional donations to cover any shortfall.

Is the dog ok with cats/other animals?

Some of our dogs have been around cats/other animals and we will always mention this if we are aware. However, quite often we do not have much history on a dog, therefore we cannot guarantee the dog will be cat friendly. We would suggest, that unless stated specifically that the dog is cat friendly, you assume they are not.

Is the dog good with children?

Most of the dogs we rehome are strays. As we have no history for stray dogs we are unable to assess whether or not they may be suitable in a household with children. As a rule we will not rehome with children under 5.

However, many of our dogs do enjoy the company of children. Some larger/giddy dogs tend to be quite boisterous and could knock a child over, so we would try and specify that certain dogs may be re-homed with older children. Likewise, if we identify that a dog is definitely not suitable for a household with children, we will state this.

We would also want to ensure that all children in the household are dog friendly.

You can understand and appreciate that we can never guarantee a dogs suitability with children and we would always recommend that a dog should never be left alone with a child at any time.

Can I rehome if I work full time?

Dogs are companion animals and tend to struggle if they are left alone for long periods of time. As a general rule of thumb, an adult, mature dog over five years old should not be left for more than four to six hours on a regular basis. A dog younger than this can generally be left a couple of hours but puppies should not be left at all when they are very young, and the time they spend alone should be very gradually built up.

Separation anxiety is one of the main reasons dogs end up in rescue. Separation anxiety presents itself in many ways - it can cause the dog to bark constantly, cause damage due to feeling over stressed and mess in the house. These are all issues which can be difficult to address if you are out for long periods of time.

We understand that some people are able to employ a dog walker if they work full time and we would ask for proof of this. We would treat each case individually. We would suggest you contact us even if you do work full time - if we have the right dog who may cope with this situation and you can ensure the dog has someone available to break up the day you are not present for extended periods.

What times can I visit the kennels?

We are open seven days a week, visits are strictly by appointment only and are available 10 - 12 every day. Please use the contact us or visit us button to make an appointment.