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Hunter

Male · Adult · 4 years

Hunter also has some ongoing medical needs, which the center will happily discuss in detail with potential adopters before adoption. If you're looking for a clever, energetic Shepherd with a big personality, Hunter could be your boy! Hunter is a handsome 4 year old German Shepherd with a big personality and plenty to say! Having come to us from a home, Hunter is housetrained, crate trained and comfortable being left for short periods. He knows lots of commands and loves to learn, so he’ll really enjoy an owner who can keep his clever Shepherd brain busy. Hunter is a typical bouncy and enthusiastic Shepherd who likes to express himself with his voice and sometimes his mouth, he can be quite mouthy when excited, and we are currently working with him on this. His new family will need to continue this training with patience and consistency. Hunter will need to be the only dog in the home, although he can socialize with confident dogs who don't mind a vocal Shepherd. He could live with college age children who are comfortable around an energetic, bouncy dog.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Hunter
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · Kenilworth

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Bringing Hunter home

What you'll need for Hunter 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 Hunter

What life with Hunter looks like

Hunter is a large adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hunter, answered.

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