Bobby
Bobby
- Age 1 year, 2 months
- Living with children Teenager and Above
- Breed Maltese
- Living with dogs Can't live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Small
- Reference ANIMAL19253
- Centre
More about Bobby
Meet Bobby, a fun and energetic Maltese currently based at our Old Windsor site. He’s a bright little character who absolutely loves people and never turns down a chance to play. Although Bobby may look like butter wouldn’t melt, he is a mischievous boy and has shown some undesirable behaviours both in his previous home and here on site and is looking for very dedicated owners to continue his training.
Bobby loves playing with toys, whether he’s tossing his soft toys around by himself or enjoying a game with someone by his side. He’s equally enthusiastic about his walks, especially when he gets to explore quiet woodland paths where he can take in all the sights and smells at his own pace. He can get spooked by things he has not seen before and he will bark at them but given gentle encouragement and time he can gain in confidence.
Bobby has shown some over‑the‑top behaviours in the past, so he’ll be happiest in a home without children, where things are a little calmer and more predictable for him, and he can have space when needed. He is looking for a home with multiple carers to help manage his behavioural needs. His interactions with other dogs have been mixed — he can be vocal and frustrated at times — but he has made good progress with his training and has built a lovely circle of dog friends at Old Windsor. With the right guidance, he continues to grow in confidence every day. He will really benefit from ongoing socialisation with steady, well‑mannered dogs who can be good role models for him.
Bobby is a vocal dog, both when he’s excited or anxious and this may not change much so understanding owners are a must, and due to this, he may not be suitable for some flats or rented properties. With patience and structure, Bobby will thrive in a home that understands his lively nature and wants to help him continue becoming the best version of himself.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about, Bobby you can e-mail our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual animal, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehoming.
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.