Ball pit, chef-quality grub & doggy ramps – inside the amazing new dog house for homeless pooches
A SUPER-SIZED doghouse has arrived in London, complete with a ball-pit, loads of toys and a special ramp for dogs to travel between floors.
The enormous house is 2.5m by 3m and 3.3m in height and is the ultimate paradise for pooches, with a chef-worthy kitchen filled with doggy treats.
It has been created as part of a new initiative to help canine's in need of a home find loving families.
The ‘Forever Home’ was created by Hotpoint UK, which has partnered with animal welfare charity, Blue Cross after noticing a rising number of dogs waiting in kennels.
Stephanie Ferreira, from the home appliance brand, said: “When adopting from a rehoming centre, you are expanding your family with a cherished new member and your chosen furry friend becomes more than just a pet.
“The house has been designed to help inspire potential pet owners to open their hearts and homes to pets awaiting adoption by showcasing home appliances with practical solutions for common pet-related mishaps.
“The initiative extends our century-long commitment to supporting the feeling of home for both humans and pets, and why the partnership with Blue Cross is so important so it can inspire potential dog owners to consider rehoming as an option.”
A recent study commissioned by Hotpoint found that 34% of dog owners are concerned about the adjustment period, and how long it would take the animal to feel at home.
While 24% worried about the household mess or mishaps that would come with being a new dog owner.
When going through the process with the rehoming centre, 35% asked for tips to help their pet adjust to their new home, and a fifth were interested in resources or classes to aid the transition.
Of the 1,000 adults polled who have, or plan to, rehome a dog, 97% believe the home environment is important when bringing home an adopted pet for the first time.
The average dog adoption enthusiast believes it will take eight weeks for a new pet to settle into its forever home.
Encouragingly, 87% found it easy to connect with their furry friend once bringing them home to stay.
However, 29% admit they experienced issues at the beginning, with 18% working with a behavioural specialist to prevent them jumping up on things.
While 33% dog-proofed their house – ensuring everything was out of reach – and 23% made sure their pet was in another room when emptying the dishwasher or cooking with hot plates or dishes.
Nonetheless, 83% felt happier since becoming a dog parent, according to the research carried out via OnePoll.com.
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More than half (55%) treat their pooch like a family member, 34% consider them their best friend and 28% would choose to stay in with them rather than go out with friends.
Thomas Rainbow, animal behaviourist for Blue Cross, added: "It's no secret dogs make an amazing difference to the humans they live with.
"This partnership will help raise further awareness around the work we do, champion the dogs we have in our care who are ready to find their forever homes and educate on responsible adoption.
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"Because we all know becoming a dog parent is such a rewarding thing - even more so if it’s a pet who hasn’t had the best start in life.”
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