Cute Alfie is such an affectionate, quirky little character who is looking for a calm, experienced and adult home with the help of Doodle Trust and is currently in foster care in Staffordshire. In the right home, Alfie will be a devoted, affectionate companion who brings joy, character and plenty of entertainment, especially when he starts bouncing like a spring.
Alfie is a Cavapoochon and is 8 years old, measuring 13″ to the withers. He is a bright and affectionate little lad with a big personality and an even bigger jump; his foster family say he springs into the air like Zebedee when he’s excited, especially at walk time or when dinner is on the way. He’s a sweet, eager-to-please boy who loves being close to his person and thrives on companionship, routine, and gentle reassurance.
Most of the time, Alfie is calm and settled indoors. He’ll happily potter around with you, then take himself off to a cosy spot for a snooze. He’s housetrained, non-destructive and can be left for a couple of hours without fuss.
Alfie is a sensitive soul who bonds strongly with his person. He’s vocal in an endearing way; he has a whole repertoire of excited whines and chirrups to express himself. He’s reasonably obedient, comes when called and is bright enough to enjoy simple tasks such as fetching his blanket.
Alfie enjoys his walks and loves a good sniff and ramble, but he’s equally content relaxing at home afterwards. He can pull on the lead when something catches his interest (a strong smell, a cat, another dog), but he’s manageable with an experienced handler.
Although Alfie is friendly and polite when meeting dogs out on walks, he does not enjoy sharing his home. He is currently living with other dogs in foster and has made it clear he would prefer not to. He has growled and snapped at the larger dogs and, while he avoids the feisty little one, it’s clear that a peaceful, single-dog home would suit him best. He is not good with cats.
Alfie can be wary of strangers and may growl or snap when he feels overwhelmed or unsure. He did this a couple of times in the first days of foster, which is understandable given the upheaval he’d experienced. As he has settled, this behaviour has reduced. Some types of handling still make him uncomfortable, but he is improving with patience and consistency.
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If you think you have loving Alfie’s forever home, please contact Doodle Trust as follows:
Email: info@doodletrust.com
Or complete their online adoption enquiry form.
Please mention that you saw Alfie on the Oldies Club website.