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Buddy

Dachshund · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Buddy – Birmingham area Adoption fee is: £350 Approx 6 years old Black & tan, long-haired tweenie (6kg) Male – not neutered Buddy is a lovely long-haired dachshund who is looking for a calm and understanding home where he can settle into a consistent routine. His current family love him dearly but cannot give him the ongoing time and training support he needs. Buddy was privately rescued from a difficult situation when he was around three years old. He has settled nicely with his current family and loves people but is a nervous boy who struggles to be on his own and will bark if left. His new family will need to be patient with him and help him gradually build confidence when being left and we will give behavioural support if needed. Buddy was reliably house-trained until a recent move to a flat without direct garden access, which has caused him to have accidents as he can no longer signal clearly when he needs to go outside. A secure garden is a must for Buddy and his new family should expect him to have accidents as he learns a reliable routine again. Outside the home, Buddy can be nervous around other dogs, particularly larger ones, and can bark. We feel he could potentially live with one calm, older resident dog, following careful introductions and a successful meet (any females must be spayed). He can guard high-value items such as food or bones from other dogs if they attempt to take them, so this would need to be managed appropriately. He has previously lived successfully with a cat and could potentially live with a dog-savvy cat following careful and gradual introductions. Buddy is good with children, we feel calm, dog-savvy children aged around 10+ would suit him best. Buddy is crate trained and happily sleeps in his crate at night and has no major known health concerns. Buddy needs a calm home with a secure garden, plenty of patience and someone willing to give him the time and consistency he needs to settle. In the right environment, we think this sweet boy will have the opportunity to really thrive. Buddy’s requirements Private garden Family who are around most of the time Could live with sensible children aged 10+ Could live with a dog-savvy cat Could live with a calm older dog, subject to a successful meet If you think you could give Buddy his forever home, please register with us and get in touch with his case-worker –

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Buddy
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow StreetLearn about Dachshund

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy in week one.

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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a adult dachshund dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

An 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.

Pentlow Street, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buddy, answered.

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