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Bonnie

Border Collie · Female · Senior · 14 years

Meet our adorable 13-year-old crossbreed, Bonnie! Despite her age, she is very lively and her foster carers say she is 'full of beans.' Ball is life for Bonnie: she loves to fetch the ball and then do a victory lap around the place to show off her prize! As well as a ball, she enjoys snuggling her soft toys while she's comfy in bed. She loves to potter along with you on a walk or snuggle up on the sofa beside you in the evening, but is also more than happy to take herself off for a snooze while you go about your day. Bonnie can be a bit shy in new situations but warms up quickly, and has blossomed into an affectionate, loving girl whilst in foster care. She's also a massive foodie so you can quickly win her heart with a tasty treat! She is polite and gentle with other dogs and could share a home with another chilled canine companion, pending a successful meet at the centre. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇬🇧West Calder
Shelter
Dogs Trust West Calder
Living with Bonnie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust West Calder · West CalderLearn about Border Collie

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Bonnie home

What you'll need for Bonnie 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
  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 Bonnie

What life with Bonnie looks like

Bonnie is a senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust West Calder in West Calder.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

West Calder, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bonnie, answered.

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