More about Opie

Opie is a mature, vocal Pomeranian cross with plenty of character who is looking for a calm home where he can enjoy life at his own pace. He loves getting out and about to explore, spending time with his people, and relaxing in a comfortable environment.

Opie enjoys his daily walks and loves taking his time to sniff and investigate his surroundings. He also has playful moments where he enjoys having a run around our garden areas. He will suit owners who are happy to let him enjoy gentle adventures followed by plenty of time to relax.

He has grown into an affectionate boy who enjoys spending time with his favourite people but prefers interactions to be on his own terms. He will often choose to sit beside people when he is ready for a fuss, rather than seeking interaction. Learning Opie’s body language will be essential for his new family so they can recognise when he would prefer space.

During his time in our care, Opie has generally shown independent behaviour around other dogs. While he can occasionally stop and bark, he has responded well when encouraged to move on. In his previous home, Opie successfully lived with another dog and regularly shared his home with visiting dogs. He could potentially live with another calm, tolerant dog who would not be bothered by his vocal nature. As Opie is older, he would be best suited to living with another mature dog rather than a lively youngster.

Opie settled well in his previous but would bark when people passed by the house, so he would benefit from living in a home away from a busy road where there are fewer opportunities to react. A secure private garden that does not back onto a high traffic area would also help him enjoy quiet time outdoors.

Opie has been housetrained both in his previous home and during his time at Battersea. He enjoys a variety of food and is always pleased to accept a tasty treat. His new owners will need to be mindful that he is currently working towards losing weight, so treats should be given in moderation.

Potential owners will need to speak to a Battersea vet prior to rehoming.

For owners who appreciate the company of a fun, independent companion and are happy to respect his boundaries, Opie will make a great addition.

If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Opie 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 rehoming application form, 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.