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Adopt Dennis

Male · Young · 1 year

Dennis does have some ongoing medical needs which is currently being managed with medication. Our rehoming team would be happy to discuss his needs with any potential adopters. Meet Dennis! Dennis is a cracking little character with a big personality and a love for fun! His favourite thing is chasing squeaky toys and a good game of tug of war! He came into us through no fault of his own and previously lived in a home where he was good to be left for 3-4 hours, however we would advise building this up gradually in a new home whilst he settles in, he may also need some support with housetraining. He travels well in the car and is happy to snooze on longer journeys. Dennis is looking for an adult only home. He would also like to be the only dog in the home, but would love to continue to socialize on walks. Dennis can be a sensitive boy when it comes to handling around his face and neck due to his ongoing medical condition but our behaviour team would be more than happy to go through his care plan for his treatment. New adopters must be able to attend the centre for multiple meets to get to know Dennis before taking him home and to work with our behaviour team to help Dennis with his training going into a new home. Dennis will need to wear a muzzle for invasive vet visits around his eyes as he has been uncomfortable previously, but despite his condition it doesn't get him down and he has a real zest for life. He is a truly special boy with so much love to give, and he'll make a wonderful addition to the family.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Dennis
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · Kenilworth

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dennis home

What you'll need for Dennis 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 Dennis

What life with Dennis looks like

Dennis is a large young adult 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. 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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dennis, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dennis?
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 Dennis on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dennis 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 Dennis 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 Dennis 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 Dennis 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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