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Ebony

Mixed Breed ยท Female

๐Ÿถ At a Glance ๐Ÿ“ Location: Italy ๐Ÿ“ Size: Medium ๐Ÿ• Good with dogs: Yes ๐Ÿˆ Cat tested: Available on request ๐Ÿ‘ง Good with children: Yes (based on current observations) ๐Ÿฆฎ Lead training: In progress and doing brilliantly โค๏ธ Health: Vet checked Vaccinated Blood tested Microchipped Neutered Flea & worm treatment up to date โค๏ธ About Ebony Ebony is a beautiful, elegant sighthound with the sweetest nature. Gentle, affectionate and friendly with other dogs, she has quickly taken to lead training and is doing brilliantly. Volunteers adore her calm, loving temperament and describe her as a sensitive girl who enjoys nothing more than spending time with people. She loves exploring on walks, sniffing around on a long lead and having the chance to stretch her legs, before enjoying plenty of affection and cuddles from her favourite humans. โธป ๐Ÿก Ebonyโ€™s Perfect Home Ebony is looking for: โ€ข An active home where she can enjoy regular walks and enrichment. โ€ข A loving family who will give her time to settle and blossom. โ€ข A secure garden where she can safely explore and enjoy the occasional zoomie. โ€ข A family looking for a loyal, affectionate companion. โธป ๐Ÿพ Breed Insights: Sighthounds Sighthounds are known for their gentle, affectionate and sensitive nature. They enjoy opportunities to run and explore safely but are often wonderfully calm companions in the home once their exercise needs have been met. They thrive on kindness, companionship and positive training, forming strong bonds with the people they love. While every dog is an individual, many sighthounds surprise people with just how affectionate and relaxed they are. โธป โœจ Could You Be Ebonyโ€™s Happy Ending? Ebony is ready to leave shelter life behind and discover what it means to be part of a loving family. If youโ€™re looking for a gentle, elegant companion with a kind heart, Ebony could be the perfect addition to your home. โธป โœ… Adoption is subject to a successful home check. Please note: Ebony is currently in Italy. Some information is based on observations from our trusted rescue partners and her personality will continue to blossom as she settles into her forever home.

Size
Medium
Age
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Location
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdom
Shelter
Rescue Me Dogs
Living with Ebony
  • โœ“Vaccinated
  • โœ“Spayed
  • โœ“Microchipped
  • โœ“Good with dogs
  • โœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Rescue Me Dogsย ยท United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Ebony home

What you'll need for Ebony in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
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    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Ebony

What life with Ebony looks like

Ebony is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rescue Me Dogs 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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งAdopting 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom โ€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ebony, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ebony?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rescue Me Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ebony on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ebony if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Rescue Me Dogs 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ebony 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ebony isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rescue Me Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ebony 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 โ€” 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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