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Lemmy

Male · Senior · 11 years

Lemmy is a little ball of energy! For those that think he will be in his twilight years, don’t be fooled, Lemmy will be more than happy to keep up with you! Lemmy has spent a long time in kennels and so is looking for a patient family who would be willing to help him slowly adjust to home life along with our support. If you were to ask Lemmy what his favourite thing in life is, the answer would always be food and tennis balls; unfortunately he missed his calling as the next Wimbledon ball-boy, and so a family keen on playing a game of fetch and utilising that smart brain of his is a must! Lemmy can show concerns around handling, so a family willing to take a hands off approach initially whilst he builds a relationship with you is essential; in turn, you will get the most perfect, loving companion. We can't wait to help Lemmy find his forever home and a family to call his own! Lemmy requires an adult-only home and needs to be the only pet in the home, although could have calm walking friends. Lemmy is looking for a quieter location with a secure garden to enjoy. His leaving time could hopefully be gradually built up to 3-4 hours once he has settled into his new environment.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇬🇧Wymeswold
Shelter
Dogs Trust Loughborough
Living with Lemmy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Loughborough · Wymeswold

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lemmy home

What you'll need for Lemmy 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 Lemmy

What life with Lemmy looks like

Lemmy is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Dogs Trust Loughborough in Wymeswold.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Handling concerns, requires patient family and gradual adjustment to home life

🇬🇧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.

Wymeswold, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lemmy, answered.

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