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Mac

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Personality:Meet Mac, our adorable mixed breed puppy. He came to us as a stray with his sister Cheese so we have limited information about him. Mac has been spending his time in a foster home with his sister where he has been very confident. Like all puppies, he is playful and affectionate, but of course, a little mouthy and likes to chew on things. We would recommend that you enroll Mac into puppy training classes to help him start off on the right paw.Pictures to be uploaded soon. Personality:Meet Mac, our adorable mixed breed puppy. He came to us as a stray with his sister Cheese so we have limited information about him. Mac has been spending his time in a foster home with his sister where he has been very confident. Like all puppies, he is playful and affectionate, but of course, a little mouthy and likes to chew on things. We would recommend that you enroll Mac into puppy training classes to help him start off on the right paw. Behaviour:Mac is a large breed puppy who is full of energy and more confident than his sister Cheese, he can be a bit full on with his play style and doesn’t always listen when she’s had enough so will ideally need an adopter who has had experience with large breed strong willed puppies and a good sense of humour to help guide him through his early years in a positive way. Housing:Mac will need an adopter who can introduce him gradually to being left alone. We recommend this starts quite early on, so we can desensitise him to being alone, but this must be done gradually so we do not create a negative association. A family who can prioritise Mac’s learning and welfare at this early stage is imperative. Mac would love an enclosed garden to run around in. ***Please do not apply for this puppy if you are not in a position to adopt immediately, we will not process applications with holidays approaching***. Children/pets:Mac could live with any age children. We would consider a home with another calm / confident dog that would be comfortable with a very playful puppy, they will also need space to be separated if needed. He cannot be rehomed with cats.Please note – puppies can be very mouthy and nippy, so adults should consider this before applying, interactions with children MUST be supervised at all times. Vet history:Mac is up to date with flea and worming treatment. He has had his first vaccination and will need to return to the shelter for his 2nd vaccination and neutering (when he is old enough) Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £250. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated. Additional information:All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy.We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog.Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted.Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant.Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal. All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy. We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog. Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted. Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant. Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Mac
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Mac home

What you'll need for Mac 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
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    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
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    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 Mac

What life with Mac looks like

Mac is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Mac, answered.

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