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Ludo

Border Collie · Male · Young · 2 years

Ludo is looking for an adult only home and to be the only animal in the home. Ludo is a very special little guy, he is an affectionate and sweet boy who is great fun to be around, but can also be very anxious and seems to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. Ludo’s new family will need to be experienced dog owners with lots of time and patience to help him overcome these worries. They will need to be prepared to dedicate lots of time, energy and focus to his training, and helping with his anxieties. Ludo needs a family who are ready to advocate for him, but most of all, to show him what a loving home feels like. Ludo may come with some challenges, but he is more than worth the effort and we know in time he will flourish into a fantastic friend and confident lad with the right work, and what a pleasure it will be to watch him grow.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Newcastle
Shelter
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Living with Ludo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · NewcastleLearn about Border Collie →
More dogs in Newcastle →More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ludo home

What you'll need for Ludo 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 Ludo

What life with Ludo looks like

Ludo is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ludo, answered.

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