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Jess

Border Collie · Female · Senior · 14 years

Jess is a gentle older girl who enjoys quiet strolls, tasty treats and spending time with her favourite people. She's not looking for a busy lifestyle — she simply wants a calm, quiet home where she can relax and feel loved. If you can offer Jess a peaceful place to settle, plenty of companionship and all the little comforts she enjoys, she would love to spend her retirement surrounded by people who adore her. Meet Jess, our lovely 14-year-old Collie who is looking for a calm and peaceful home where she can enjoy her golden years. Jess can live with secondary school-aged children and would like to be the only dog in the home, although she can have doggy friends when out and about. A secure private garden is preferred but not essential, and Jess can enjoy regular visitors. She can be left for 1–4 hours, although this will need to be built up gradually while she settles into her new home.

Size
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Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇬🇧Newton Tony
Shelter
Dogs Trust Salisbury
Living with Jess
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Jess home

What you'll need for Jess 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 Jess

What life with Jess looks like

Jess is a senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Salisbury in Newton Tony.

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.

Newton Tony, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jess, answered.

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