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Alfie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Alfie is a friendly boy when meeting other dogs and would be happy to have walking buddies, but he would be prefer to have is humans all to himself at home. He also cannot live with cats or small furries. Alfie is not currently able to be left alone, so his new family will need to be around for him initially and be prepared to gradually build up the amount of time he can comfortably spend by himself as he adjust to his new surroundings and family. He is a loving, playful and affectionate boy who enjoys being part of family life and will make a wonderful companion for the right home. If you are looking for a big-hearted dog with an equally big personality, Alfie could be the fabulous new addition you have been looking for. Please note Alfie is on our home stay scheme and not currently here at the centre. Alfie is a gorgeous 5-years and 9 month-old Great Dane x Poodle who, through no fault of his own, is looking for his new forever home. He is a fantastic four-legged friend who is fully housetrained and sleeps happily through the night on his own bed. Alfie loves people and is very friendly when meeting new faces. He may initially bark when visitors arrive, but he soon settles and is always happy to receive some fuss. Alfie loves to play, especially with his favourite rubber ball, and would benefit from use of a secure outdoor space he can stretch his legs and enjoy some fun. He is a gentle boy, although he can sometimes forget just how big he is when he gets excited! A home with older secondary aged children that are comfortable with large breed bouncy dogs would be preferable. Alfie is also scared of fireworks, so his new family will need to be prepared to support him through firework season.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Alfie
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Alfie home

What you'll need for Alfie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alfie

What life with Alfie looks like

Alfie is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Wickford, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alfie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Basildon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Basildon will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alfie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alfie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Basildon early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfie and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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