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Adopt Jupiter

Doberman · Male · Adult · 7 years

Jupiter can be a bit anxious with new people and places so will need his adopters to slowly work with us to build a bond and prepare him for life in his forever home. He’s worried by other dogs so is best walked in quiet places where he won’t see many, but he happily wears his muzzle. He’s made good progress with his training and has even made a couple of doggy friends at the centre, so in time walking buddies should be possible if introduced properly. He needs a calm and predictable adult only home where he can build a good routine and continue smashing his training. He will need to have his own secure garden with high fence as he loves to play off-lead. Are you looking for THE most loyal and loving BFF and are up for learning some great dog training along the way? Then meet Jupiter! He’s a 6yr old Dobermann Cross who forms a very strong bond with his friends. Jupiter is what we call a ‘Velcro dog’, because he will stick by your side! He likes to be with his friends all the time so it will be a little while until he can be built up to any time on his own, but this just means more Jupiter cuddles!! He’s spent a lot of time on sleepovers with his favourite handlers and proven that he’s fully housetrained, really playful (tennis balls are his favourite!) and the best sofa snuggler you could wish for! So, if you are looking for an AWESOME dog who will be a little bit of a project initially but will then repay you with a lifetime of love and fun, add Jupiter to your favourites NOW!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Leeds
Shelter
Dogs Trust Leeds
Living with Jupiter
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Leeds · LeedsLearn about Doberman

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Jupiter home

What you'll need for Jupiter 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 Jupiter

What life with Jupiter looks like

Jupiter is a large adult doberman dog waiting at Dogs Trust Leeds in Leeds.

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.

Note from the shelter: Anxiety with new people and places, requires muzzle for walks, needs secure high-fenced garden

🇬🇧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 Jupiter, answered.

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