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Dexter

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

I’m a sweet and loving Dobermann cross French Bulldog looking for my forever home. I’m a sensitive boy, so I’ll need a patient and understanding human who will give me time to settle in, build my confidence and show me all the love I deserve. ❤️ I love getting out and about for walks, especially in the countryside, where I can put my nose to the ground and explore all the wonderful scents! 🌳 My ideal home would be in a semi-rural area with low traffic, so we can enjoy peaceful walks together. I travel well, too, so we can head off on adventures! I could potentially share my home with another dog, subject to a successful meet at the North Lincolnshire centre. I could also live with dog-savvy children aged 11 and over who understand that I’m a sensitive soul and will treat me with kindness. I’d love a home with a secure garden where I can safely explore and play. Once I’ve settled in, I can be left for a couple of hours, and with time and patience, this could gradually increase to around four hours. I’m an intelligent boy who loves learning, so I’m looking for someone who’ll continue my training and help me master my loose-lead walking. With a little patience, consistency and plenty of encouragement, I know we can make a brilliant team! 🐶 All I’m looking for is a loving home where I can feel safe, enjoy my countryside adventures and build a special bond with my favourite person. Could you be the one I’ve been waiting for? If you think I could be your perfect companion, please click the link below to find out more about me!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Lincoln
Shelter
Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Cared for by Jerry Green Dog Rescue · LincolnLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Dexter home

What you'll need for Dexter in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Lincoln.

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.

Lincoln, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Jerry Green Dog 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 — Jerry Green Dog 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 Jerry Green Dog 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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