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Adopt BARNEY

Pomeranian · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

IMPORTANT: We pay for our branch dogs to be cared for at RSPCA Lancs East animal centre. The staff will deal with all dog enquiries on our behalf, please view our dog adoption guide which will provide further information on the next steps to take. You can view the guide here. Barney is a ten-year-old boy who’s looking for a nice, calm home where he can relax and enjoy life. He would need to be an only dog in his new home, and children over ten years old would be a good match for him. Barney loves his walks but does prefer shorter walks; slow and steady wins the race! He isn’t a fan of dogs getting too close to him when he’s on walks, and if a dog barks at him, he will have a little bark back too. So long as he has his own personal space, he’s fine. Barney will need some help with his house training, but he is very food-motivated, and we can offer help, support, and advice on this. He would love a home where his owners are around most of the time to keep him company, as he’s not a fan of being left on his own. If you are looking for a loyal companion who loves a gentle walk, a comfy bed, and a full snack jar, this little gent could be your new best friend.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch
Living with BARNEY
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch · United KingdomLearn about Pomeranian

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing BARNEY home

What you'll need for BARNEY in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About BARNEY

What life with BARNEY looks like

BARNEY is a senior pomeranian dog waiting at RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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. RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch 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 — RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch 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 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 RSPCA Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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