Ernie
Ernie
- Age 4 years, 2 months
- Living with children Teenager and Above
- Breed Poodle: Toy
- Living with dogs Can live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can live with
- Size toy
- Reference ANIMAL25259
- Centre Battersea, London
More about Ernie
Meet our sweet little Toy Poodle Ernie!
Ernie was found as a stray so we have no history on his life from before Battersea.
When he arrived, his fur was extremely matted and he had very long nails resulting in him having to be put under sedation so he could be shaved and de-clawed.
He was described as a very friendly boy at the wardens, who makes friends very quickly and is good with dogs.
He has shown to be a little timid and unsure when meeting new people, although does warm up and make friends quite quickly. Ernie has an adorable personality and character when he is more relaxed, which suggests he will be a great addition to any home!
His new owners would benefit from having some experience in dealing with a dog of Ernie's nature, and to understand that he may need a bit more time than what a normal dog would in terms of settling into his new life and routines.
Ernie could possibly live with another small dog who matches his personality and who won't overwhelm him and who will allow him his own space. He could also potentially live with a calm, dog savvy cat. He may also be able to live with sensible older teens that understand and respect his shy nature
A private garden would prove beneficial for him but not essential as long as he has access to quieter walking routes to help him settle in at his own pace.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Ernie, you can e-mail our rehoming team on rehoming@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual dog, 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/rehome/dogs
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.