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HCGB Rehoming support
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Life doesn't always go to plan. Circumstances change, health can be unpredictable, and sometimes, with great sadness, a much-loved Havanese may need to find a new home. If you find yourself in this situation, please know that the Havanese Club of Great Britain is here to help -- without judgement, and with the best interests of your dog at heart.
Our Rehoming Coordinator works quietly and carefully to match dogs in need of a new home with the right family. This is very much a personal, hands-on service, and we are proud to offer it as part of our commitment to the breed.
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If You Need to Rehome Your Havanese
Whatever the reason -- a change in personal circumstances, ill health, bereavement, or the challenges that can come with advancing years -- we understand that making the decision to rehome a beloved companion is never easy.
Our only concern is finding the very best outcome for your dog.
When you get in touch with our Rehoming Coordinator, they will have an informal chat with you about your dog -- their personality, their history, their needs, and what kind of home would suit them best.
The more we know, the better we can match them.
We ask that owners consider making a contribution towards any veterinary costs that may be necessary before or during rehoming -- for example, dental work, neutering, or treatment for existing health conditions. We appreciate that this may not always be possible, and we will always discuss this sensitively and individually.
The Club supports the rehoming service from its own funds, which are raised through membership fees, show income, and the generosity of our members and donations from the Havanese community.
Please note: we are a rehoming support service, not a rescue organisation. We do not hold a rescue licence or operate kennel facilities. Dogs are not housed at a central location -- our coordinator works to place dogs directly into suitable homes.
If You Would Like to Offer a Home
Opening your home to a rehomed Havanese can be a wonderfully rewarding experience.
We do ask that you go into it with realistic expectations. We do not have dogs waiting in kennels, and we cannot always predict when a dog will come to us or what their needs will be. Most of the Havanese we rehome are older -- some with medical needs, some simply in need of a quieter pace of life and plenty of love. Occasionally we are asked to rehome younger dogs too.
If you register your interest with our Rehoming Coordinator, we will keep you in mind and be in touch if a dog who might suit you becomes available.
All applicants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire and have an informal conversation with the coordinator before being considered for a rehomed dog. This is simply to make sure we find the right match for both dog and family.
We ask that adopters make a donation to the Club to help cover the costs of the rehoming service. The amount is not fixed -- we simply ask that you give what you can, in recognition of the care and expense that goes into supporting each dog's journey to their new home.
About Our Rehoming Service
The Havanese Club of Great Britain is a members' club, not a business or a charity. Our rehoming service is funded entirely from Club income -- membership fees, the proceeds of our Open and Championship Shows, sales from our Club shop at events, and our annual HCGB calendar. We are grateful for every donation that helps us continue to support dogs and owners in need.
We are passionate about the welfare of every Havanese. Our rehoming service is one of the ways in which the Club puts that commitment into practice.
Get in Touch
If you need to rehome your Havanese, or if you would like to be considered as a potential adopter, please contact our Rehoming Coordinator:
Stephanie Smith
Email: mrsstephsmith77@gmail.com
Tel: 07399517268
All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.