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Kaye

Cane Corso · Male · Young · 3 years

Kaye is going flourish in a home with adopters who’ll continue to slowly build his confidence, and we’ll happily support every step of the way. He’ll need a calm, quiet adult only household where there won’t be too many visitors and a secure garden, as he LOVES to play off lead. He is very social with other dogs when introduced properly and we believe he could share his home with a well-mannered doggy friend who could be a good role model for him. He enjoys his walkies and will need to walk in quieter areas initially as he builds his confidence with his new environment. With a little time and patience, young Kaye will soon be an asset to his family, not to mention the giver of the best sofa snuggles! Kaye is currently taking medication for his anxiety but please don't let this be a barrier to adopting him as Dogs Trust may be able to help with some of the cost and our Vet will discuss this in more detail. Potential adopters will need to live within an hour of the Leeds centre Looking for a super snuggly sofa buddy? Then meet Kaye! He’s a playful 2yr old Cane Corso Crossbreed who was handed over to us through no fault of his own. Being rehomed at his young age has left him a little worried of the big wide world but he’s come along leaps and bounds through training, and he now soon comes around after a few meets, and plenty of tasty treats! He's such a friendly lad but just needs a little space when he first meets you to build his confidence. Once there is a relationship, you will see the dog we see, a fun, playful, smart and incredibly affectionate boy. He thinks he's a lap dog so will be on your knee in no time!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Leeds
Shelter
Dogs Trust Leeds
Living with Kaye
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Dogs Trust Leeds · LeedsLearn about Cane Corso

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Kaye home

What you'll need for Kaye 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 Kaye

What life with Kaye looks like

Kaye is a large young adult cane corso dog waiting at Dogs Trust Leeds in Leeds.

An 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: Taking medication for anxiety

🇬🇧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.

Leeds, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kaye, answered.

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