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Blue

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

Blue is affectionate, fun-loving, bright and full of potential. Given the chance to leave kennel life behind and settle into a patient, understanding home, we believe Blue will truly flourish and show just what a wonderful companion he can be. Blue is an absolutely gorgeous boy bursting with charm and oodles of potential. He's true smarty-pants and loves to learn new things, especially when there are treats involved (and he’s definitely not picky about those!). His enthusiasm for training makes him a joy to work with and a brilliant companion for someone keen to continue his learning journey. Blue also loves playing with his favourite toys, and enjoys getting out and about and would make a wonderful partner for outdoor adventures! Blue can become overwhelmed around other dogs, and is currently looking for a home where he will be the only pet. While he isn't able to live with other dogs at present, he may benefit from continued positive socialisation once he has had time to settle and decompress in his new home. Blue is also looking for an adult-only home in a quieter area where he can enjoy a predictable routine and access to his own secure garden. Blue struggles with sharing his favourite things, so his new family will need to be committed to continuing his training and helping him build confidence through positive reinforcement. As a dog who will require regular grooming throughout his life, it's important that his new family understand that he can find grooming a little worrying and are prepared to help him feel comfortable with this over time.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Blue
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Blue home

What you'll need for Blue 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 Blue

What life with Blue looks like

Blue is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Blue, answered.

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