04/08/2026
*CURRENTLY ON HOLD*
ADOPTION APPEAL – FUFU
Please read Fufu's full adoption criteria before applying.
Meet Fufu, our beautiful Bichon/Maltese Cross. He is a young, 12-month-old neutered male who is looking for a very special forever home.
Fufu came into our care after his family were no longer able to look after him due to a change in circumstances.
When Fufu first arrived, he was extremely nervous and simply couldn't understand what was happening to him. Having lived a very sheltered life, he had only ever known his family from birth and had very little experience of meeting new people or exploring the outside world. Being left behind was incredibly confusing and frightening for him, and he found it very difficult to trust anyone or cope with kennel life.
Seeing Fufu so scared and overwhelmed was heartbreaking. We knew the kindest thing we could do was give him the time and space he needed to decompress without putting any additional pressure on him.
Slowly but surely, over the following days, we began to gain his trust. Day by day, Fufu learned that we weren't going to hurt him, and he started to feel safe in his surroundings. As his confidence grew, he began to show us what a truly sweet little boy he is. It became clear that his nervousness was simply a result of the shock and fear he was experiencing. Watching him relax, settle, and start to enjoy life again has been incredibly rewarding for all of us.
Today, Fufu is completely bonded with his people and is an absolute star. Once he knows and trusts you, he has the sweetest, most excitable nature and is incredibly loyal and affectionate. One of his favourite things to do is curl up on your knee for a cuddle and a snooze.
Fufu is looking for an active home, as he loves his walks (on a secure harness and lead) and is beginning to discover just how wonderful the outside world can be.
Although Fufu has come such a long way, he remains very nervous around new people. Because of this, he will need an exceptionally patient and understanding owner who is willing to let him settle at his own pace. Building a relationship with Fufu cannot be rushed—he will need time, space, and understanding to get to know his new family on his own terms.
Fufu is looking for:
- A single person or couple.
- Someone who is home for most of the day.
- A quiet, non-busy household.
- No children, due to his nervous nature.
- A secure garden.
- Ideally, a home with another confident dog of a similar size.
- A home with cats would be considered.
- An owner who is committed to regular grooming and brushing, as he is likely to be too nervous to visit a grooming parlour.
- All other dogs in the home must already be neutered.
Please note: Once our dogs are made available for adoption, we are unfortunately unable to hold them for extended periods due to the demands of rescue and the number of dogs waiting to come into our care. For this reason, applicants for Fufu must be in a position to adopt within a reasonable timeframe.
Adoption fee: £250
This includes:
- Neutering
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Flea and worm treatment
- Full veterinary health check
Fufu has waited a long time to feel safe again. Now he just needs that one special person to show him that home really is forever.
In return, you'll gain the most loyal, loving little companion you could ever wish for.
If you feel you could offer Fufu the home he deserves, please message the page directly, as we are unable to respond to comments on posts.
