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Bertie

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 7 years

Bertie is a goofy boy who always seems to find a way to make people smile. Whether he's pulling a funny expression, striking an awkward pose, or simply bouncing through life in his own unique way, he has plenty of character. He enjoys mooching along on walks, taking the time to watch the world go by, and is never one to turn down a tasty meaty treat. Bertie has a lovely nature and quickly becomes part of the furniture, happily getting involved in whatever his people are up to. Bertie is a lovely 6-year-old Lurcher who would love to live with another dog. He could live with secondary school-aged children and will need low leaving hours initially. Bertie travels well in the car and would happily join his family on days out and adventures.Bertie is a lovely 6-year-old Lurcher who would love to live with another dog. He could live with secondary school-aged children and will need low leaving hours initially. Bertie travels well in the car and would happily join his family on days out and adventures.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇬🇧Telford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

Living with Bertie

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

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About Bertie

What life with Bertie looks like

Bertie is an adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bertie, answered.

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