Available

Cali

Female · Young · 1 year

Cali is full of beans and is looking for her new best friend! She loves working her mind particularly with scent training and brain games, so some fun activities for her should be explored. She has been quite anxious in her kennel and will often try to get the attention of people she can hear nearby, sometimes being a little pushy for it. Cali is clearly very adventurous, loving her visits to different compounds an areas where she often leads with her nose and enjoys having a good explore around. She can be a little wriggly when being clipped up and groomed but generally tolerates well, and enjoys taking the opportunity for lots of fuss and cuddles. Cali hasn't shown a huge amount of interest in toys, often preferring the company of her handler, but does enjoy her treats and will take them very nicely. She gets very nervous around cars and traffic so this will need some ongoing attention, and lots of travelling would not be suitable for her. This is Cali, a wonderfully boisterous young Shepherd x Lurcher. She can be bouncy when she gets excited, so we'd recommend any children in the home be of secondary school age or older. Cali has previously lived with other dogs and cats, so pending successful mixes she has the potential to be rehomed with them, but it is not necessary for her. She is currently working on her basic training with her handlers and is doing fantastically, so her progress should be continued in her new home. Cali would benefit from a private garden but it is not essential, provided she has some close public spaces where she can play and explore. She has shown some signs of being stressed when left by herself, so initially her leaving hours should be very low and gradually built up to help her settle in and adjust. She can live in an open plan home and will be happy having regular visitors - she may just need some reminders on how to politely greet them!

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Newton Tony

Shelter

Dogs Trust Salisbury

Living with Cali

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Salisbury · Newton Tony

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About Cali

What life with Cali looks like

Cali is an extra-large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Salisbury in Newton Tony.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Cali, answered.

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