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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Five-year-old Lyla is a sensitive, medium-sized beauty who is looking for a devoted companion to offer her the security and calm she craves. While she is currently navigating some big emotions, at her core, she is a gentle and deeply affectionate dog who bonds intensely once she feels safe. Lyla is currently located on the Isle of Wight, but for the right home, we can arrange transport to the mainland. Lyla’s favorite thing is building a deep, loyal connection with her trusted circle. She loves close cuddles, nesting, and calm companionship. In the home, she is a dream in many ways—she is fully house-trained and can be left for over five hours without issue. She also walks well on a lead and currently enjoys going out with a professional dog walker. A clever girl, she finds joy in simple pleasures like exploring a garden or engaging in treat-based games. Because Lyla is sensitive by nature and struggles with change, she is looking for a very specific, predictable, and low-traffic environment. She is currently on anti-anxiety medication to help her manage her nerves, and she will need a patient family who understands that she views the world with a bit of caution. Lyla has a history of resource guarding, particularly with toys and occasionally with her favorite people. Because of this, she must live in an adult-only home or one with dog-savvy teenagers (10+) who can respect her boundaries and follow a structured management plan. While she currently lives with other dogs, she is often nervous when approached by them and would likely thrive best as the only pet or with a very calm, indifferent companion after very careful introductions.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
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Shelter
O.U.R. Dog Foundation
Living with Buddy
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at O.U.R. Dog Foundation.

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 Romania

Romanian rescues handle the highest volume of cross-border adoptions in the EU. Animals are quarantined and fully vetted before transport. Reputable rescues maintain detailed health records and post-adoption follow-up.

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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. O.U.R. Dog 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 — O.U.R. Dog 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. 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 O.U.R. Dog 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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