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Bernie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Enquire about adopting or fostering Bernie Meet the Incredibly friendly & loving little Bernie! Gender: Male | Size: Small/12kg | DOB: February 2024 Currently in Romania in our safe shelter but Bernie is so ready to find his family and travel to the UK Bernie is an incredibly friendly and affectionate dog who absolutely adores belly rubs and treats. He quickly bonds with people and will happily become your little shadow, always wanting to be by your side. Bernie loves human company and gets along well with other dogs, making him a great companion in a variety of homes. He also enjoys exploring around the shelter, taking in all the sights and smells with curiosity and enthusiasm. He is blood tested, vaccinated and flea and worm treated. Can we get him on the Happy Bus to the UK Can you help Bernie? Please call Gill Jenness on Or Email: Or fill out our Application Form here: A homecheck will be required prior to adoption Bernie playing with his brother Buster To find out more about fostering / adopting Bernie please contact Gill Jenness at Pennypaws Rescue: or call .

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
PennyPaws Rescue
Living with Bernie
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by PennyPaws Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bernie home

What you'll need for Bernie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Bernie

What life with Bernie looks like

Bernie is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at PennyPaws Rescue in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Bernie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bernie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. PennyPaws Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bernie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bernie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — PennyPaws Rescue 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 Bernie 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 Bernie 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 PennyPaws Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bernie 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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