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Douglas

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Meet Douglas, our beautiful 10-year-old Border Collie! Although he is visually impaired, this sweet boy still enjoys life to the fullest and loves to explore the world using his nose and ears instead. Douglas is friendly to people, however, he can get a bit of a fright sometimes due to his visual impairment. He will need a patient family who are able to take things at his pace. He is also really friendly and polite with other dogs, and always has a very waggy tail when he can tell a dog is nearby. He has stolen the heart of his foster carer who describes him as "the sweetest dog", and she loves that he greets her every morning with lots of kisses! Douglas really enjoys his walks and will happily take his time sniffing and exploring to his heart's content. His visual impairment means that he needs some time to get used to a new environment, but he is a confident boy who adapts quickly! Douglas is looking for a calm, patient home where he can settle at his own pace & enjoy the quieter things in life, and he could live with older secondary aged children and above. This gentle, affectionate soul has so much love to give - could you help Douglas enjoy his well-earned retirement? AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧West Calder

Shelter

Dogs Trust West Calder

Living with Douglas

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

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About Douglas

What life with Douglas looks like

Douglas is a senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust West Calder in West Calder.

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 Douglas, answered.

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