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Bonnie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Bonnie was rescued from Romania as a four month old pup and has lived in the UK since. Now at nine years old, her owner is poorly and can no longer care for her, so she finds herself in rescue once again. She's a very sweet natured girl but timid also, and needs a few meets with someone before she settles properly. Once she's more relaxed, Bonnie shows what an affectionate girl she is. She can be easily spooked so a home in a quiet area would be preferred for her, with a family that will take the time getting to know her and allowing her to settle in. Bonnie is crate trained and uses it as a safe space. She hasn't been used to walking on a lead for much of her life and finds the outside world a little scary, but she is getting better at car travel. Bonnie's favourite toys are anything that can have food hidden in them! She loves snuffle mats and Kongs and also running around in off lead paddocks. Bonnie is very timid so any children at home will need to be teenaged or older. She will also need to be the only pet. She is house trained and has previously been good when left by herself for two or three hours, although she may require this time to be built up gradually in her new home.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Bonnie
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside · LiverpoolLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month 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 mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

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.

Liverpool, 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 Merseyside 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 Merseyside 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 Merseyside 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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