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Ella

Female · Young · 2 years

Ella loves to sniff and explore and we're sure as she blossoms she will make a wonderful adventure buddy. She hasn't quite figured out what toys are for and would much rather roll in the grass and get in some well deserved bum scratches! She would love a garden of her own with secure fencing where she can zoom around and explore. Meet the gorgeous Ella, a big girl with a big heart to match. She's come into our care with little known about her previous history so is looking for patient and understanding adopters who can help her learn everything she needs to know. Ella can be a little nervous at times and will need some guidance and support when it comes to finding her paws and building her confidence. She may need some help with things such as housetraining and as we don't know if she's experienced life in a home before we recommend any time being left is gradually built up as she settles in. Ella has already shown us what a clever girlie she is and food is definitely the way to this girls heart! She's happy to show off a trick or two and does an exceptional "sit pretty"! Ella could live with sensible older teens of 14+ who can understand her fears and worries and give her any time she may need to feel more at ease. Ella isn't a big fan of other dogs and much prefers to have her own space so will need to be the only pet. She can be vocal when she sees them out on her walkies so would really benefit from peaceful walking routes. Ella is currently learning to wear a muzzle out and about on her walkies and her love of food is really aiding in this positive training.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Ella
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · Kenilworth

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ella home

What you'll need for Ella 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 Ella

What life with Ella looks like

Ella is a large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires muzzle training for walks, needs secure garden, may need housetraining support

🇬🇧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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ella, answered.

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