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Husky · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Flynn will need an adult-only home and cannot live with other dogs, cats, small furries, or children. Although he currently finds meeting other dogs conflicting and can become over-excited, with careful and ongoing socialisation alongside calm, tolerant dogs he is learning how to read their signals and respond appropriately. Flynn has lots of energy and will need an active home with a secure, private garden where he can burn off some of that playful puppy spirit would be beneficial. Eventually he should be able to be left for a few hours, but initially he will need someone around most of the time while he settles in and learns a new routine. In the right home, with patience and understanding, Flynn has the potential to grow into a loyal, fun, and rewarding companion. Flynn is an 8-month-old, high-energy youngster who is a big ball of fluffy enthusiasm and character. When meeting new people he becomes very excitable and bouncy, often forgetting his manners in his excitement, so he is looking for patient adopters who can help guide him as he continues to learn. Flynn is incredibly smart and really enjoys training, and he loves playing with his toys and engaging with his people. He has not had the best start in life, so he will need an understanding family who can commit to building his confidence through multiple meets and home visits before adoption. Experience with his breed would be beneficial, as Flynn will thrive with someone who understands his needs and can continue his training in a positive and consistent way.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Flynn
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Husky

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Flynn home

What you'll need for Flynn 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 Flynn

What life with Flynn looks like

Flynn is a large puppy/kitten husky dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Requires adult-only home, cannot live with other animals or children, needs secure private garden, requires extensive socialization and training

🇬🇧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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Flynn, answered.

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