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Barney

Male · Adult · 5 years

Barney struggles with handling and is absolutely not a lap dog. His owners will need to be patient and have to be very hands off with him at least until he feels safe and secure in his new home. Please don't let this put you off as once Barney knows you he is an amazing little chap, playful and funny and absolutely adored by his handlers! Barney will need multiple arranged meets at the centre and a chat with his trainer about his little quirks, but his company is well worth the commitment! If you think Barney could be a great match for you, make sure to add him to your favourites! Barney is a 5 year old Lhasa Apso, he's a small dog with the big personality! He is charming but cheeky in the same breath. Barney loves other dogs and has lots of doggy friends at the centre. He would love a home where he can have regular contact with family and friends dogs as he will need to be the only pet in the home due to some resource guarding around other animals. Barney likes to walk at his own pace and will often put the brakes on to have a big sniff around. He isn't one for walking miles as he does have arthritis in his back legs which is on pain relief for, but he does enjoy a good potter about!

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Leeds

Shelter

Dogs Trust Leeds

Living with Barney

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Leeds · Leeds

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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Barney home

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About Barney

What life with Barney looks like

Barney is a large adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Leeds in Leeds.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Barney, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Barney?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Leeds handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Barney on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Barney if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Leeds 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Barney 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 Barney 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 Leeds early rather than rehoming privately; they know Barney 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.