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Fern

Female · Adult · 6 years

An adult-only home in a quiet residential area or small town would suit Fern & Asia best, where they can settle into a predictable routine without the noise of busy surroundings. As they can be worried by unfamiliar people and sometimes feel unsure around other dogs, they'll need to be the only pets in the home and have patient owners who understand that trust takes time and that introductions to visitors should be carefully managed. Both girls enjoy moderate exercise and are happy to hop in the car for countryside walks or trips to the beach, while Fern will benefit from confident handlers who can manage her enthusiasm on the lead! Meet Fern & Asia, a pawfect pair of young gorgeous girls looking for their forever home where they can continue life side by side. Having grown up together, these lovely girls share a really special bond and are looking for adopters who will cherish them both. Fern is wonderfully affectionate and doesn't take long to show her softer side, happily leaning in for cuddles and never saying no to a tasty treat - especially if there's a hot dog on offer! Asia is the more playful of the two and she could happily play a fun game of tug or fetch all afternoon. She loves bouncing around and having the zoomies but also has a sweet, affectionate side. Together they're a delight, content simply enjoying each other's company.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Shoreham by Sea
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shoreham
Living with Fern
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Shoreham · Shoreham by Sea

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Fern home

What you'll need for Fern 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 Fern

What life with Fern looks like

Fern is a small adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shoreham in Shoreham by Sea.

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.

Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fern, answered.

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