How do I contact the shelter about Maddie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. The Oldies Club handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Maddie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Maddie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — The Oldies Club 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 Maddie 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 Maddie 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 The Oldies Club early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maddie 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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Maddie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

27/07/2026 – Reserved! Maddie is a 12-year-old Springer Spaniel currently being fostered in Gloucestershire in an adult family home through Starfish Dog Rescue. She has spent her life as a working gun dog, being kept in kennels and now facing euthanasia simply because there was nowhere for her to go. Thank goodness for Starfish Dog Rescue. Maddie deserves the feeling of being loved and cared for, and only the very best home will do for her. Despite never having lived in a house before, Maddie has settled beautifully into home life. She is a typical Spaniel who simply craves love and companionship. Wherever you are, she wants to be there too, usually lying beside you and making sure she’s touching you in some way. It is as though she is making up for all those years without the comforts of family life. She is a gentle, affectionate soul who loves nothing more than being close to her people. Take a look at Maddie relishing love and affection here . Maddie loves her walks and behaves impeccably when out and about, taking little notice of other dogs, walking beautifully on the lead and travelling well in the car. She is a little superstar ! Here is Maddie enjoying a lovely play and walk with friends. She can be left at home for reasonable periods, is clean in the house and sleeps happily in her crate overnight. Since coming into rescue care, Maddie has seen the vets and received treatment for ear mites. She has also been spayed and had a scale and polish, with no teeth needing to be removed. Her foster home have noticed that Maddie is a little hard of hearing, but this doesn’t affect her when out walking as she naturally keeps an eye on where you are. When she is resting and is startled by another dog she can give a little growl and for this reason it's felt she would best suit a home as an only dog. However she has never bitten or shown any aggression beyond this. (Starfish Dog Rescue may consider a home with a quiet and gentle resident dog in the right circumstances) If you can offer loving Maddie the loving home she deserves, please contact Starfish Dog Rescue as follows: Email: for an Application Form in the first instance. Please mention that you saw Maddie on Oldies Club website.

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

The Oldies Club

Living with Maddie

✓House-trained
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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About Maddie

What life with Maddie looks like

Maddie is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at The Oldies Club in United Kingdom.

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.

🇬🇧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 Maddie, answered.

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