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Dexter

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Dexter is a sweet and playful boy who would play ball all day long if he could, however a reasonable limit will have to be put on this as his legs may become sore if he over does it. He does enjoy the company of other dogs and could live with another, following a successful meeting here at the centre, provided that they are not as toy obsessed as he is otherwise this could cause disagreements. He is a clever lad, typical of his breed, and knows lots of basic training already. Dexter is used to travelling and is a good boy in the car so may well enjoy being part of a family who like to get out and about on adventures. Dexter is looking for a home through no fault of his own. He is house trained and once settled could be left for around 5 hours without worry. He could share his new home with another dog, children of primary school age and potentially a confident cat as he has done so before.

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Liverpool

Shelter

Dogs Trust Merseyside

Living with Dexter

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

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About Dexter

What life with Dexter looks like

Dexter is a senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Dexter, answered.

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