Petunia went into foster in Bedfordshire on the 5th October 2026.
From the moment she arrived, she’s shown what a loving, affectionate little character she is. If you’re looking for a dog who will shower you with love, she’s the one! Petunia absolutely adores human attention and will happily remind you that she’d quite like all the fuss for herself. If another dog is getting cuddles, she’ll be straight in there to join in! With a little guidance and some gentle manners training, she’ll soon learn that there’s enough love to go around.
She’s settling brilliantly into foster life and has been toileting well in the garden over the last couple of days. She’s eating well, sleeping soundly, and becoming more confident every day.
Petunia is an absolute joy to walk. She walks beautifully on the lead, loves exploring the world around her, and takes great pleasure in sniffing every blade of grass along the way. After enjoying a long walk and a run around the dog park, she was happy, content, and played beautifully with the other dogs.
She travels well in the car, making her a wonderful companion for adventures big or small.
She’s also discovered the joy of squeaky toys and has quickly become rather attached to them! Watching her happily carry them around is guaranteed to make you smile.
We think Petunia would really enjoy living with another friendly dog, as she’s loved snuggling up with her foster dog friends after a busy day of playing. Equally, she’ll need a family who are happy to give her plenty of affection and continue teaching her polite manners.
If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, confident companion who will fill your home with love, laughter, and cuddles, Petunia could be the perfect addition to your family.
Unfortunately Petunia isn’t a fan of cats so a cat free home is preferred.
Could you be the forever home Petunia has been waiting for? ❤️🐾
Her Story
When friends of the charity found Petunia in the fields, they thought she was dead.
She lay still, so thin that every bone showed. Her coat was a solid mass of mats, her fur and tail had been crudely chopped, and her body was crawling with ticks and fleas. It was hard to believe there was any life left in her at all.
But there was. Petunia was still fighting.
We brought her into our care and began the long process of putting her back together. Her coat was too far gone to save, so it all had to come off, taking with it the weight of everything she had endured. Beneath it was a fragile, frightened little dog who had been forgotten for far too long.
With treatment, food and gentle hands, Petunia is slowly learning that the world can be kind. The dog we almost mistook for lost is now discovering something she has never known before.
Hope.
Freedom Angels regret we cannot consider applications for Petunia from
People under 25 years old
People with children under 10 years old
Homes without direct access to a private and secure garden
Homes where the dog will have to be left alone more than 4 hours in a working day
Tested for known parasite conditions. Also for Leishmaniasis. Pursuant to government regulations all dogs have their blood tested here in the UK for Brucellosis prior to entry and enter the UK within 30 days of the blood being drawn. All dogs are microchipped.
Location: Bedfordshire
Age: May 2023
Gender: Female
Adoption Donation: £595
Status: Adopted