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Blue

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

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. Blue is affectionate, fun-loving, bright and full of potential. 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. 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.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Kenilworth

Shelter

Dogs Trust Kenilworth

Living with Blue

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

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Blue home

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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.

A 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.

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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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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.