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Bruce

Male Β· Senior Β· 9 years

Everyone meet our next resident …. Bruce.πŸ’™ Bruce is a 9 year old terrier mix. He is a lovely lad who came in to our care as part of a group of dogs from multi dog household. They came in due to no fault of their own, sadly their needs weren’t being met.πŸ˜” This lad has taken well to being a single dog in foster and we think we has really enjoyed the 1-2-1 attention and not having competition for everything he’s wanted. βœ”οΈ Not all the dogs in the household were neutered and they didn’t all get along however, Bruce has shown he can be nervous of some dogs, happy around others and then he mirrors mostly what others do to him!🐾🐾 He is great with people and could live with dog savvy children. Bruce is housetrained and good in the car. He’s a good house guest too.πŸ’š Bruce was fab at the vets. He is now booked in to be neutered. He is up to date with vaccinations, flea, worm and is mirco chipped. He passed a full healthhcheck!🫢🏻 It’s clear he hasn’t seen much of the outside world or been walked much but he is taking everything in his stride. Each day he isn’t as nervous of outside and it’s starting to enjoy a walk or two. This is going to keep improving over time.🐾🐾 Please share this little gent so he can find his happy forever after!🏑 Remember to complete the form below if you’re interested in adoption;

Size
β€”
Age
Senior Β· 9 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§North Wales
Shelter
Almost Home Dog Rescue
Living with Bruce
  • βœ“House-trained
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Almost Home Dog RescueΒ Β· North Wales

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Bruce home

What you'll need for Bruce in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Bruce

What life with Bruce looks like

Bruce is a senior dog waiting at Almost Home Dog Rescue in North Wales.

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.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

North Wales, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bruce, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bruce?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bruce if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Almost Home Dog Rescue 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 Bruce 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bruce isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruce 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 β€” 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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