A quick FAQ about adopting a dog.
For more information, please read the HOW TO ADOPT section fully before calling.

1 - Do you rehome to families with children?
Yes, we do. Wiccaweys do not have blanket rules when it comes to children and their ages.
Each home is assessed as an individual, and each dog needing a home is assessed as an individual.
We will only recommend dogs that suit the home being offered, and all we ask is that people are realistic and honest about things.

2 - Do you rehome to older folks?
Yes, we do. Wiccaweys do not have an upper age limit for folks adopting a dog. Just because someone is an older person, does not mean they do not have a lot of love and are capable of giving a loving home to give to a dog. Each home is assessed as an individual, and each dog needing a home is assessed as an individual. We will only recommend dogs that suit the home being offered, and all we ask is that people are realistic and honest about things. We have a good support network for our older adopters and it is made very clear that should anything happen to the adopter in the future, that their family knows that the dog comes back to Wiccaweys. The family does not need to be worried about being left with a dog they can not care for. The dog always has a place with Wiccaweys. Our oldest adopter was a very spritely 93yrs old!

3 - Do you rehome to full time workers?
Yes, we do. Wiccaweys do not have blanket rules when it comes to full time workers. Each home is assessed as an individual, and each dog needing a home is assessed as an individual. We will only recommend dogs that suit the home being offered, and all we ask is that people are realistic and honest about things, and have to open minds to the type of dog that will be suitable for their environment. In this day and age it is unrealistic to expect every person wishing to adopt a dog to be home all day, most people have to work to earn a living. We will give advice on the amount of time dogs can be left and other information to help full time workers give a dog a loving and happy home.

4 - Where is Wiccaweys?
Wiccaweys is based in Northamptonshire, between Wellingborough & Kettering.

5 - Do we have to have a home check?
Yes, you do. Home visits are very important to assess the type of home being offered. All potential homes will be fully home checked. We always carry out a home visit before anyone comes to meet a dog. When we carry out a home visit we are not just there to make sure the garden is secure, we are there to offer help and advice too. Our home checks are not a 10 minute operation. We expect to spend a considerable amount of time with the family, getting to know them and any exisiting animals they may have. You will be asked to complete an adoption application. We will not accept a vets reference or a previous home check from another organisation - we always carry out our own home visit. PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO HAVE A HOME CHECK UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY READY TO OFFER A DOG A HOME AND ARE IN A POSITION TO PROCEED WITH AN ADOPTION IF SUCCESSFUL. WE DO NOT KEEP HOME CHECKS CURRENT FOR LONGER THAN 2 MONTHS.

6 - We live a long way from Wiccaweys, can we adopt a dog from you?
Yes, you can. We home dogs all over the country, and we have a network of trusted home checkers across the country. All our home checkers are volunteers and very kindly give their time freely to carry out homechecks on our behalf at their own expense, sometimes taking time of work to carry out a check, and often travelling a considerable distance to complete a home check. Home checkers do this all out of the goodness of their hearts - and to do their bit to help rescued dogs into new homes. Please do not ask to have a homecheck arranged unless you are ready to adopt a dog, are completely committed to adopting a dog and are prepared to travel to Northamptonshire to meet the dog.

7 - Do we have to have 6ft fences?
Wiccaweys do not have blanket rules when it comes to fence heights. While it is preferable to have 6ft fences, we appreciate that it isn't always possible, especially in rural areas. We do ask that the garden is secure, or there is a secure area for the dog to use for toileting and pottering around while they learn their boundries. Each home is assessed as an individual, and each dog needing a home is assessed as an individual. We will only recommend dogs that suit the home being offered, and all we ask is that people are realistic and honest about things.

8 - Are the dogs neutered or spayed? What about vaccinations?
Yes, all the dogs are neutered or spayed. The only time a dog is not is if they are too young, too old, or have medical reason not to be under advisement of our vet. All the dogs will be vaccinated, wormed, flea treated, neutered or spayed and are usually microchipped.

9 - What is the adoption donation?
Our suggested minimum donation is £200. Please remember you are making a donation towards the continuing work of the rescue, you are not buying a dog. Unlike some organisations we do not have a 'sliding scale' of prices based on age and breed (pedigree or otherwise). All the dogs are equal in our eyes. You can not put a price on a living being and deem one to be worth more or less than another. They are all dogs that need a home, regardless of age or sex.