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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Fonzi is our clever, loyal boy who has been waiting far too long for his forever home. Arriving at Just For Dogs back in December 2019 as a young pup, he has grown into a bright and affectionate dog who has captured the hearts of everyone here. During the COVID lockdown, Fonzi had the chance to live with a foster family, where he showed just how loving, intelligent, and eager to please he is. Sadly, when life became too busy, Fonzi returned to kennels where he has been waiting patiently ever since. He’s an adventurous boy who loves his walks, thrives on structure, and learns quickly. With those he trusts, Fonzi is deeply affectionate and forms strong, lasting bonds. Fonzi’s Ideal Home: Fonzi has been overlooked for too long. With the right home, his loyalty, love, and intelligence will shine – and he will reward his forever family with a bond like no other.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Just For Dogs (East Midlands)
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Fonzi home

What you'll need for Fonzi 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 Fonzi

What life with Fonzi looks like

Fonzi is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Just For Dogs (East Midlands) in United Kingdom.

An 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.

🇬🇧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 Fonzi, answered.

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