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Buzzbee

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Buzzbee’s retirement home would look like a home full of fun. He loves to play ball and have a game of fetch with you. He enjoys going for a swim or a paddle in water, and he likes a walk in the woods, where he plods along nicely on his lead taking in all the sniffs. When it comes to other dogs, he likes his space, he’ll walk around or with a calm dog who is happy to ignore him, but he dislikes face to face greetings. Buzzbee enjoys his treats and he knows a sit, paw, down, and has good name response. In the home when it’s time to relax, Buzzbee adores his home comforts and a snuggle and a fuss on the sofa. It’s Buzzbee the ten-year-old Collie. He’s looking for a home with adult adopters, where he can be the only dog, and he has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock. Buzzbee is housetrained, he travels well in the car, and he is happy to chill-out in the home if he is left alone for a few hours at a time. He is friendly around visitors to the home and would appreciate a quiet home environment, preferably with a garden.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Buzzbee
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · IlfracombeLearn about Border Collie

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Bringing Buzzbee home

What you'll need for Buzzbee 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
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    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
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    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 Buzzbee

What life with Buzzbee looks like

Buzzbee is a small senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

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.

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buzzbee, answered.

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