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Bertie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Bertie (F) is a gorgeous, large size Mioritic Shepherd/livestock guardian type cross. She is 6-7 years old, and around 30kg Bertie is looking for a one-in-a-million home. Her ideal home will be somebody with experience of large dogs, as well as with specific behavioural challenges. She suffers from arthritis which the vet is helping her manage. Bertie does have separation anxiety, so is looking for someone at home most of the time, and who can help her work on this. She can also be very anxious, and has used her mouth on a few occasions, but not broken the skin. She is muzzle trained. We are looking for somebody happy to continue her work with the behavioural and veterinary support that are currently in place Bertie can take some time to warm up to people, but when she does, she forms such deep, strong connections. Bertie is such a loyal girl, very good with children and no food possessiveness Bertie is good with other dogs, enjoys her walks on a harness especially a sniffy walk rather than highly intense exercise. She loves spending time in the garden, so a secure garden is key for Bertie Our behavioural team will have an introductory online meeting with any adopter to help ease her transition to a new home Located in Folkestone

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Paws2Rescue
Living with Bertie
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Paws2Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bertie home

What you'll need for Bertie 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 Bertie

What life with Bertie looks like

Bertie is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Paws2Rescue in United Kingdom.

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.

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

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. Paws2Rescue 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 — Paws2Rescue 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 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 Paws2Rescue 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.
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