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Charlie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

The basics Age: 3 Gender: Male Energy Level: Medium Weight: 13kg Meet Charlie! Charlie was surrendered to us by a hunter whose neglect had left him in a rapidly deteriorating state. He had been kept in a shack in appalling conditions alongside two other Setters and three puppies — living in filth, surrounded by rats that had even chewed on the puppies' tails. Food was a luxury Charlie and his companions rarely saw. Despite everything he endured, Charlie is an absolute star. He faced his treatment for leishmaniasis with quiet bravery — not a single peep, not a moment of fuss. We are doing everything we can to show him that his painful past is behind him, and that a bright, safe future is well on its way. He is a happy boy, good with all dogs and loves children. In the park, he spotted two little girls and went straight to them. He installed himself between the two girls and on his back started to wave his legs in the air while the girls were making a fuss. What a funny boy! Health Tested positive for: Leishmaniasis Negative for Brucella Compatibility Dogs: Gets along well with all dogs Cats: Unknown Charlie has known hardship that no dog should ever experience. Now it is time for someone to show him just how wonderful life can be. Could that someone be you?

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
SOS Italian Setters
Living with Charlie
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by SOS Italian Setters · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Italian Setters in United Kingdom.

An young 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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