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Harley

Male · Senior · 10 years

Hi there, I am hoping someone can help me - I had been with my previous family since a pup and was loved very much, but due to a change in work circumstances I could no longer go to work with my owner and as I really hate being left home alone they bravely decided to find me a new family who will suit my needs.I am an anxious boy in general and will take time to feel comfortable around you - but once I have overcome that initial wariness I am a real little lap dog that loves nothing more than having lots of fuss and snuggles.I can socialise well with other dogs out on my walks but I am used to being the only one in a home and have got very used to that and don't enjoying sharing!!! so I will need to be the only dog.I have been around children aged 11 years plus and have been great. I can get very worried at the vets and have been muzzled for previous appointments, but that is the only time I have needed to wear one. I travel really well in the car which does help with the fact that I hate being left at home alone. I really just don't cope with it and can be destructive, so I am going to need new owners who are around a lot of the time or who don't mind taking me with them. Being a Miniature Dachshund I can bark a bit and will need owners who are careful not to let me overdo things and cause any injuries to myself because of my long spine and little legs.Ideally I would love a home with a nice garden as I have been used to having access to the outdoors all day, and because my recall isn't great it allows me to have a run about when ever I feel like it.I know I am asking a lot but I am sure I there is someone who needs the company as much as I do x Harley x NAWT Cornwall Wheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 5JT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Harley
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · Watford

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Bringing Harley home

What you'll need for Harley 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

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    €20–35

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About Harley

What life with Harley looks like

Harley is a senior dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

Watford, 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. National Animal Welfare Trust 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 — National Animal Welfare Trust 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 National Animal Welfare Trust 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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