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Harley

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Harley is looking for an active family who enjoy an outdoors lifestyle and can give him plenty of physical exercise as well as lots of mental stimulation. He absolutely loves getting out and about, exploring new places and having a good sniff! At present, Harley cannot be left home alone, so his new family will need to be prepared to build up alone time very gradually. His adopters will need to be committed to continuing his training and development, and be able to visit Harley multiple times at the centre and be available for home visits as part of the adoption process. Harley is a fantastic energetic boy and with positive training and guidance he will make a wonderful companion. Harley is a gorgeous 10-month-old pup who is full of confidence, enthusiasm and energy! He loves meeting new people and can be very excitable when saying hello. Harley is a large, boisterous youngster who doesn’t always realise just how strong he is, and he will need adopters who are happy to continue his training and help him learn some good manners. He is equally excited to meet other dogs, although his rough-and-tumble play style and lack of manners can be a little too much for some dogs. Harley would benefit from ongoing positive dog socialisation having buddy walks with another tolerant dog who enjoys boisterous play. Harley cannot live with cats or small furries and is looking for an adult-only home.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Harley
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Harley home

What you'll need for Harley in week one.

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    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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Harley

What life with Harley looks like

Harley is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed 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.

🇬🇧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 Harley, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Harley?
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 Harley on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Harley 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 Harley 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 Harley 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 Harley 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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