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Bessy

Border Collie · Female · Young · 3 years

Since coming here Bessy has really come out of her shell. She is a very playful girl and is happy throwing her toys around and having a game all on her own. She also loves being around people and enjoys a good fuss. This smart cookie will have fun learning new things, figuring out how brain games work and going on relaxing, sniffy walks with her people. Bessy is ready to be adopted and loved by her forever family so if you are looking for a clever, affectionate girl who loves people, sniffy walks and cuddles, she could be the one for you. Bessy is a friendly, affectionate 3 year-old Border Collie looking for a loving home where she can be part of the family. She loves being with people and is keen to make new friends. She can live with primary school-aged children and after a successful introduction, she could live with another playful dog. She may also be able to live with other pets, as long as her adopters manage the interactions carefully. Bessy is a clever and inquisitive girl who loves to explore and discover new things so a garden or consistent walks would be ideal. She will enjoy having plenty to do, especially games that keep her busy and make her think. As we do not have any history of her being left alone we recommend that any time alone is built up gradually while she settles into her new home.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Newton Tony
Shelter
Dogs Trust Salisbury
Living with Bessy
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Salisbury · Newton TonyLearn about Border Collie →

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Bringing Bessy home

What you'll need for Bessy in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Bessy

What life with Bessy looks like

Bessy is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Salisbury in Newton Tony.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Bessy, answered.

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