Best way to find new home for a dog?

[kazzawazzawoo]

My friend has a gorgeous blonde working cocker spaniel (no pedigree), but she recently split with her partner and due to work commitments and her children doesn't feel she is giving him the attention he needs. What is the best way to look for a new home for him? We are on the North/West Yorkshire border.

He's absolutely gorgeous and I would love to have him myself, but unfortunately I am now working three full days a week and don't feel it would be fair to him either, plus I'm not sure how my current dog and cats would feel about it and tbh I can't afford another dog.

Any advice gladly accepted

Surrender him to a proper rehoming shelter like Dogs Trust, RSPCA etc. They will make sure the dog gets the best home.

RSPCA are not a proper rehoming shelter and will not touch dogs that are not cruelty/legal cases

Try working cocker rescue.co.uk
cocker and spaniel rescue, Caessr.co.uk
northern england cocker spaniel, necsr.co.uk/

Thank you, I'll pass that on.

First port of call would be the dog's breeder, any decent breeder should be (at the very least) willing to help sort out a new home. They may even be willing to take the dog themselves if a suitable home can't be found.

If that's a no go then breed/type specific rescues as Mutty linked above.

Useful things for your friend to remember when surrendering a dog. Please gather together the useful paperwork like chip details, vaccination records, and any medical information.

If possible, please supply a collar and lead at handover.

Please put together a little crib sheet stating your dogs' key points - age, training, any behavioural issues, food details (how often, what sort etc.) any medical issues, allergies etc. This is tremendously helpful when they go to foster home and will assist in smooth rehoming.

Please bear in mind that most rescues are staffed by volunteers and that organising a foster place/transport can take a few days. Owner's willingness to transport dog and be flexible makes a huge difference.

Breed rescue people as detailed above are the best bet. They may even have a waiting list of people wanting dogs. Good luck.