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JJ

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

JJ would thrive in a patient home that will give him time to settle, help him build his confidence, and continue bringing out the lovely dog we know he can be. With kindness, understanding, and plenty of toys, JJ has the potential to become a truly loyal and rewarding companion. JJ is a handsome 1-year-old Collie who does have a sensitive side, but once he feels comfortable, he is very affectionate and loves being around his people. JJ loves to play which is a great way to bond with him—he especially loves teddies and squeaky toys! Being a Collie he is a clever boy, and he already knows some tricks and enjoys learning. JJ has spent a short amount of time in a home and was housetrained and could be left for up to an hour, though this will need to be built up gradually again. He would benefit from having a quiet space of his own, such as a crate, where he can relax when feeling overwhelmed. JJ can find handling and situations like vet visits stressful, so he will need to be muzzled for these. He can be unsure around other dogs so would benefit from further socialisation, and will need a home where he is the only pet. He is also looking for an adult only home. JJ will need a secure garden with high fencing and no neighbouring dogs.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with JJ
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Border Collie

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing JJ home

What you'll need for JJ 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 JJ

What life with JJ looks like

JJ is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

An young 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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting JJ, answered.

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