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Jimmy

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 5 years

Gorgeous boy Jimmy is looking for his perfect home. Jimmy is super friendly and loving. He loves people and loves company, he especially loves a game of fetch! He has possibly had a bit of a rough start in life so can be a little timed or nervous but he does not let this faze him. He is very good on the lead but can be reactive towards other dogs. He is much better off the lead, will interact with other dogs well and has good recall. He lives in a multi dog household and likes the company of the other dogs. Jimmy has never really been left on his own without other dogs around. if going as an only dog he would benefit from someone who is around most of the day. He had been used to possibly being kenneled so being a house dog has been a transition for him. He still toilets in the house on occasion, especially overnight, so this is something that is going to need continued support. H e is good around children, loves the attention they give him. He also lives with cats at the moment so he could possibly go into a household where there is a resident cat, just bear in mind if it runs he does chase! Jimmy is a very active dog who likes his walks. He will walk for miles if you want him too. He is also a fairly chilled dog in the home so would also suit a retired person looking for a companion. If you are happy throwing a ball in the garden for him, he would happily do this all day! The most important thing for Jimmy is having someone around most of the time and that can continue to grow his confidence and help with his toilet training. If you feel you have time and dedication to help Jimmy reach his full potential please contact the office directly on or click on “Request to adopt Jimmy now”.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
DAWGS
Living with Jimmy
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by DAWGS · United KingdomLearn about Border Collie →

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Bringing Jimmy home

What you'll need for Jimmy 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 Jimmy

What life with Jimmy looks like

Jimmy is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at DAWGS.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jimmy, answered.

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