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Espresso

Mixed Breed · Male

Espresso is a sweet, friendly young dog looking for an active home where he can enjoy long walks, outdoor adventures and life with a family of his own. He arrived at Lemnos Dog Shelter with his brother Freddo when they were around seven months old, and has spent much of his young life waiting for a home. Espresso is well behaved, sociable with other dogs and walks beautifully on the lead. He has plenty of energy and loves exploring, sniffing and discovering new places, but is not excessively energetic. He would make a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys long walks and an active outdoor lifestyle. A countryside home would suit him particularly well. Espresso is blood tested and neutered, and ready to leave shelter life behind and discover the joys of having a family of his own. After spending so long waiting, Espresso deserves the chance to enjoy all the walks, adventures and companionship that life in a loving home can bring. Could you give Espresso the forever home he deserves?

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Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Starlight Barking Trust
Living with Espresso
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Starlight Barking Trust · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Espresso home

What you'll need for Espresso 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
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Espresso

What life with Espresso looks like

Espresso is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Starlight Barking Trust 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Espresso, answered.

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