Rehoming a dog is never an easy decision.
At Sprocker Assist & Rescue, we provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to help you find the right new home for your Sprocker Spaniel.
Our priority is always the welfare of the dog. Where possible, we aim to keep dogs in their current homes until a suitable adopter is found, helping to reduce stress and disruption.
We support owners who can no longer care for their Sprocker for a variety of reasons, including changes in circumstances, health issues or behavioural concerns.
When you contact us, we will:
Listen to your situation with understanding
Gather information about your dog’s background, health and behaviour
Offer guidance and realistic next steps
Work towards finding the most suitable long-term home
All decisions are welfare-led and focused on achieving the best outcome for your dog.
If you are experiencing behavioural concerns, we ask that you contact your vet in the first instance to arrange a pain check, to rule out any underlying medical issues.
If your dog has been seen by a behaviourist, please attach any relevant behavioural reports when submitting your rehoming form.
In some cases, our behaviourist may contact you to offer guidance and help manage behaviours while we explore the next steps. Where appropriate, your dog may be placed with an experienced foster carer, who will work closely with our behaviourist to help prepare them for rehoming.
We may also ask an assessor to observe your dog, purely to help us better understand their behaviour and ensure the best possible match.
To progress a rehoming request, we ask that you provide:
Up-to-date veterinary records
Microchip number and registration details
Unfortunately, we cannot move forward without this information.
Any personal items you are able to send with your dog — such as familiar bedding or toys — can greatly help them settle into their new home.
Please note that Sprocker Assist & Rescue does not take responsibility for your dog until the Owner Surrender form has been completed, signed and returned.
If you need help rehoming your Sprocker Spaniel, please complete our rehoming form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Complete a rehoming form, providing honest and detailed information about your dog.
A case owner will contact you to discuss your situation and your dog’s needs.
We may ask you to contact your vet if you are seeing behaviour issues.
We assess your dog’s behaviour, health and ideal home environment.
We look for a suitable match from our waiting list and arrange meet & greets where appropriate.
Once the right home is found, we support the transition and rehoming process. Most dogs remain with their current owners until adoption, unless foster care is required.
Sprocker Assist & Rescue will always do everything possible to ensure that no rehomeable dog in our care is put to sleep. However, we recognise that in some circumstances the extremely difficult decision to euthanise a dog may need to be considered.
Any decision regarding euthanasia is made with great care and is based on the following factors:
Preventing ongoing pain or suffering, including mental and emotional distress
Whether a dog poses an unacceptable risk to people or other animals
Whether the dog’s quality of life is compromised to an unacceptable degree, with no realistic prospect of improvement
These decisions are never taken lightly and are always guided by the dog’s welfare.
This list isn’t extensive and if you have any concerns or queries, our team will be happy to speak to you at any time during the rehoming process
If you have any other questions, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
That’s not a problem. If at any point you change your mind, simply let us know and we will pause or stop the rehoming process. If you’d like time to think things through before proceeding, that’s absolutely fine.
We understand how important it can be to know how your dog is settling. While we can’t guarantee ongoing direct contact, we will share updates where appropriate and with the adopter’s consent. Our priority is always to support a smooth transition for both the dog and their new family.
Rehoming times vary depending on your dog’s needs and how quickly a suitable home is found. Finding the right match can take time.
We ask for this as a safeguard for both you and your dog. Verifying identification helps us ensure that the person rehoming the dog has the legal authority to do so and allows us to manage the process safely and responsibly.
Most dogs remain with their current owners until adoption. Foster care is used where necessary.
We assess each dog individually and may involve our behaviourist to help support the process.
We accept dogs from England, Scotland and Wales. Availability of foster homes and adopters may affect timescales. Unfortunately, due to the logistical challenges involved and our reliance on volunteer transport and support, we’re unable to accept dogs from Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands.
No. We approach every situation with compassion and understanding.