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Johnny

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Young Johnny has been in our care for most of his life and is looking for a special family to change his fortune. He is a nervous boy but does well with a slow approach and we've seen his confidence increase enormously since his arrival. Johnny has gone from hiding on the inside part of his kennel to happily greeting his handlers at his door, but he will still take himself away from strangers at times. Johnny adores other dogs and in a previous home he was quickly playing off lead with the local hounds and absolutely in his element. He’s a big fan of horses too and doesn’t seem to have any interest in chasing cats, preferring to stop and say hello any he comes across. Johnny happier saying hello to folks when they bring him nibbles, and the more time he spends with people the more comfortable he visibly becomes, so the slow approach is definitely the way forward for him. Johnny is so playful and to see him run around with other dogs is an absolute joy. He has so much potential, he just needs the right family to guide him. Johnny is a nervous boy looking for a patient family where any children are older teenagers. He can live with another dog but has a full-on play style that another dog would need to match or tolerate, and he could potentially live with a dog-savvy cat also. He will require quite a few meetings at the centre before going home as it takes him time to build trust in strangers. Johnny is house trained and has been good when left by himself for an hour or two. We would be happy to let Johnny have a trial period at home before committing to adoption, and our team are more than happy to discuss this with anyone who may be interested in making Johnny part of their family.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧Liverpool

Shelter

Dogs Trust Merseyside

Living with Johnny

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Johnny

What life with Johnny looks like

Johnny is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

A young 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires multiple visits at shelter before adoption due to severe trust issues. Not house trained or used to being alone.

🇬🇧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 Johnny, answered.

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