Male · Puppy · 5 months
Freddie is an unusual case for Merlin's, as he actually decided to check himself in! He was living in some bushes near our farm and decided to follow one of our volunteer dog walkers back to Merlin's where he came in and decided he'd rather live here for a bit - bless him!
Listed 1 week ago
Hand-picked · prices indicative
Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.
First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.
Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.
Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.
Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.
Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.
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Freddie is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at Merlin's Haven Dog Rescue.
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.
Cypriot rescues focus heavily on cross-border placements (the island has more strays than local adopters). Animals are fully vetted before flying. The adopter pays the transport, while the shelter coordinates vaccinations, chipping, and the passport.
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