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Adopt Dexter

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

by Kennels | Sep 7, 2020 | Dogs, Dogs, Liverpool, Long Stay Dog, Male, Sponsor Me BACKGROUND AND PERSONALITYDexter came to us as his owner was struggling to give him the care he needed.When Dexter arrived he appeared to be a friendly and sociable little dog, however after spending a trial period at a home issues started to come to light.Generally Dexter is a lovable, playful and affectionate boy but he does not like being over-handled. BEHAVIOUR AND MEDICAL ISSUESDexter has quite severe resource guarding issues mainly around food. Dexter spent several months with a family who worked very hard with our behaviourist and they did see an improvement with his behaviour, however they did have two other dogs in the home and although Dexter generally mixed well with these dogs our behaviourist felt that his need to resource guard was escalated by their presence.Dexter does have some health issues, he has been diagnosed with pancreatitis & is on regular medication for this. As Dexter has issues with handling , we currently monitor his condition with blood tests at least yearly. TYPE OF HOME NEEDEDDexter will require a very experienced adult only home with a calm and confident owner who is familiar with dog body language. He will need time to settle in at his own pace and would benefit from a quiet environment with little visitors.Dexter will need an adult only home free from visiting children and with no children planned for the future.Dexter can mix well with some dogs on walks, however we are looking for a home where he can be the only dog, he does not like cats and will fixate on small animals so a pet free home is needed. Exclusive merchandise available direct from the rescue. Don’t miss out, follow the link to make your purchase today.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Freshfields Animal Rescue
Living with Dexter
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Freshfields Animal Rescue · LiverpoolLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dexter home

What you'll need for Dexter 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 Dexter

What life with Dexter looks like

Dexter is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freshfields Animal Rescue in Liverpool.

An 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 Dexter, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dexter?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freshfields Animal Rescue 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 — Freshfields Animal Rescue 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 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 Freshfields Animal Rescue 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.
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