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Adopt Constance

Collie · Female · Young · 2 years

If you can offer a loving, stable environment and are ready to help this shy sweetheart come out of her shell, Constance could be the perfect match for you. She's got so much love to give - she just needs the right people to help her find her way. Constance is a beautiful young Bearded Collie with a gentle soul and a heart full of potential. At just 1 year old, she’s still very much a puppy in many ways and is looking for a calm, patient home where she can truly begin to shine. She is currently spending time in a foster home, where she is beginning to settle and show her lovely nature. This sweet girl is currently quite nervous and will need understanding adopters who can help her slowly build her confidence. She will need support with her basic training, including housetraining and lead walking. Constance will benefit from consistent routines, plenty of reassurance, and gradual introductions to new experiences, always at her own pace. Constance can be worried by other dogs, particularly when out and about, so she will need to be the only dog in the household. She will also need to be walked wearing a muzzle when out of the home, and adopters should be committed to continuing her positive training to help her feel more comfortable in these situations. Due to her sensitive nature, Constance is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with minimal hustle and bustle, where she can settle in and feel secure. She will require her own secure garden where she can enjoy safe, off-lead time in a familiar and stress-free environment. Building trust will be key for Constance, so potential adopters may need to visit the centre several times to help her feel comfortable before she makes the transition to her new home.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Constance
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Collie

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Constance home

What you'll need for Constance 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 Constance

What life with Constance looks like

Constance is a young adult collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Constance, answered.

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