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Dylan

Mixed Breed · Male

Background: Dylan was rescued by KDS from a kill shelter on 20 February and is now safe with us, beginning his journey towards a happy, secure life. Personality & Behaviour: Dylan is a timid but gentle little boy with no aggression. He is gradually adjusting to life at the shelter and is learning to feel safe and secure in his surroundings. Health Dylan suffered from bloat a few months ago and required veterinary treatment. Thankfully, he made a swift recovery and has been closely monitored at mealtimes ever since. As a result of his illness, Dylan lost some weight, but he is now enjoying a nutritious diet to help him regain condition and maintain a healthy weight. He continues to do well and remains under the care and supervision of our rescue team. Adoption Status Dylan is looking for his forever home. Adoption Notes: -Dylan requires access to a private, secure garden where he can take himself out if feeling overwhelmed and needs time to decompress. -Expected Travel: Dylan will b

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🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Dog Meat Trade Dachshund Rescue & Support Group
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Dylan home

What you'll need for Dylan 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
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    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 Dylan

What life with Dylan looks like

Dylan is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dog Meat Trade Dachshund Rescue & Support Group in United Kingdom.

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 Dylan, answered.

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