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Cooper

Dachshund · Male · Young · 3 years

COOPER SHROPSHIRE Adoption fee for Cooper is £450 3 years old Male, red dapple smooth mini Not neutered Cooper is a very loving mini dachshund who urgently needs to move to a forever home due to changes in circumstances in his current home. He is a stunning boy with an usual combination of one blue and one brown eye. He loves nothing more than cuddles and his favourite place is on a kind human’s lap! Cooper would love to live in a family where someone is around much of the time. At the moment he is left on his own for extended periods and has become quite barky as a result. This is typical of the breed – they love to be with people and with the right training and support (which we will provide if needed) he will quickly learn that being on his own is not a time to exercise his lungs. Outside the home, Cooper is a smart boy who likes to chase his ball, especially his scooby balls. His favourite thing is a rabbit ear, and his current owner says he knows the word and even the spelling, so he’s one smart dog! Cooper has grown up with older children and is a friendly, well-socialised dog. He could even live with a cat. Cooper is in good health, but is currently recovering from an episode of IVDD. The Red Foundation will support with medical costs for as long as this is an issue, and will discuss with potential adopters. He is making great progress and is now walking and is house-trained. Unfortunately, IVDD is always a risk with dachshunds but he has shown determination to recover and we will support him all the way. Requirements in a home for Cooper Someone who is at home much of the time Could possibly live with other dogs, subject to a successful meet Could live with dog-savvy cats Calm, sensible children 10+ To find out more about Cooper, please email Lisa at

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Cooper
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow StreetLearn about Dachshund

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cooper home

What you'll need for Cooper 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Cooper

What life with Cooper looks like

Cooper is a young adult dachshund dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

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.

Pentlow Street, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cooper, answered.

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