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Adopt Flame

Shetland Sheepdog · Male · Young · 1 year

About FlameFlame is a lovely lad who came to the centre via an inspector after he was found living in squalid conditions along with many other dogs. Due to his past being very restricted, it has left him unsure when to adapting to new situations and surroundings. He is a very sweet natured boy who is learning that there is a whole world out there for him to explore, he is beginning to understand that life can be fun and exciting but it all has to be done at his own pace. Flame is doing exceptionally well since arriving at the centre, he is still a little underweight but doing great. He is slowly getting used to the outside world and is really enjoying going out on his walks. He is nervous of busy roads and loud traffic but is starting to realise it is not that scary. Adopters will need to understand his anxieties and continue with his slow introductions to the world outside. He is very shy and nervous when meeting new people so introductions must be taken at his pace. Once Flame has settled and got to know you, he is such a sweet heart, he really loves attention and getting snuggles. He is a very gentle and calm natured boy who will do well in a calmer quieter home. He will need someone who at home most of the time as he has never been in a home before. Flame is sociable with just about all dogs he has met and is best friends with Blaze, he can either be adopted on his own, with another dog or with Blaze. He is much more confident and relaxed when he is with another dog. He will need an adult only home. Adopters will need to meet with the centres behaviourist before adoption to help with his transition in to a home.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧York
Shelter
RSPCA York Animal Home
Living with Flame
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA York Animal Home · YorkLearn about Shetland Sheepdog

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Flame home

What you'll need for Flame 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
  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 Flame

What life with Flame looks like

Flame is a young adult shetland sheepdog dog waiting at RSPCA York Animal Home in York.

An young 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 Flame, answered.

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