I am now a member of the Rehome team - a breed service provided by the ISCGB to help the current owners, the potential new owners and, most importantly, the Spinone. Its wonderful to be able to play a small part in helping dogs that for one reason or another cannot stay in their original home.

By working with Spinone Rehome the dog is dealt with by ISCGB members who are experienced with the breed and who understand its needs and characteristics. All the co-ordinators are volunteers, all are passionate about the breed, all have owned Spinoni for many years, and all own more than one Spinone, so the dog/s will be in capable, caring hands.

If you have a Spinone you must rehome, or if you wish to take on an older Spinone (rather than a puppy), make contact with Spinone Rehome and you will be given all the help and support available to make the transition as straightforward as possible for all concerned. The process should, in 99% of cases, mean only one move for the dog, from current to new home, and avoids the upsetting and unsettling 'in transit' situation of a rescue centre.

You may like to have a look on the 'Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain' website (see links page) – from the menu go into 'Owning a Spinone' and then 'Rehome' – where you will find full details of the service and the relevant questionnaires. Of course, if you would prefer, you can contact me in the first instance as I shall be happy to give you all the help and support that I can.