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Not confirmed since September 28, 2026

Maple

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Enquire about fostering or adopting this dog Sadly Maple was hit by a car, which damaged her hip (not her spine) and has left her without the use of her back legs Unfortunately she wasn’t able to have physiotherapy at the time due to costs involved Pennypaws only found Maple back in March (after her accident and surgery) on a team visit to the shelter in Romania. Maple didn’t belong to any charity but she now belongs to us Maple deserves the best home, she is approx 8 years old and about 8kg She will need to learn how to use a wheelchair… which means wonderful bonding and a meaningful challenge She is able to lift herself to toilet – she gets around by shuffling on her front paws at the moment WHAT YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH IF YOU ADOPT MAPLE: • Lots of support from Pennypaws • A wheelchair • A drag bag • Lots of cuddles and kisses from Maple WHAT MAPLE NEEDS: Maple needs kind, loving adopters with time, patience and lots of love to give Someone with open-plan space for her to wheel around, both indoors and outdoors, would be ideal A resident dog would be ideal, as we feel having a canine companion could be wonderful for Maple Her adopter will need to be able to afford veterinary bills for anything that isn’t covered by insurance, as well as have the time and commitment to help Maple rest, rehabilitate, find her feet and learn how to use her wheelchair Most importantly, she needs someone who will give her the time she deserves to adapt to her new life — a life filled with love, safety, care and happiness All Maple needs is someone willing to see past her disability and see the beautiful, loving little dog underneath Fully vaccinated and blood tested Full RBU and support from Pennypaws Rescue A homecheck will be required (video) To find out more please email: Or please fill out our application form here: Video coming soon To find out more about adopting or fostering this dog, please contact Gill Jenness at Pennypaws Rescue at or call .

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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
PennyPaws Rescue
Living with Maple
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by PennyPaws Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Maple home

What you'll need for Maple in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Maple

What life with Maple looks like

Maple is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at PennyPaws Rescue in United Kingdom.

An 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Maple, answered.

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