Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Mason

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Mason was born approximately April 2021 and is 5 years old He is around 30kg and we think he has some Newfoundland and Belgian Malinois type breeds in him Mason is a gorgeous golden boy with a sensitive soul and a lot of love to give once he trusts you. He’s a wonderful combination of affectionate, goofy, and bright — with a side of stubborn charm 🏡 What Mason Is Like at Home With the people he knows and trusts, Mason is a gentle, loving presence. He likes to sit nearby, enjoys a calm stroke when fully awake, and finds comfort in being close to “his” humans. He’s very food-motivated, which makes training fun and effective, and he gets excited when the lead comes out — walks are one of his favourite things Mason can be wary of strangers at first. He will bark and keep his distance until he’s had a chance to assess the situation, but once he recognises someone is safe, he relaxes and shows his friendly, tail-wagging side 🐕 Social Life With other dogs: Mason is very friendly and enthusiastic! He enjoys meeting dogs, approaches with excitement, and loves a good sniff. He may attempt to mount, so continued training and guidance will help him with polite greetings. With cats: Not suitable — he will bark and attempt to chase. With visitors: Mason finds unfamiliar people overwhelming and will bark and retreat if approached. Around noise: Loud or sudden noises can worry him, and he’ll look to move somewhere quieter 🧠 Behaviour & Training Needs Mason can be reactive in certain situations, especially if startled when asleep or approached while tired. He needs patient guardians who can read his signals, give him space when needed, and continue working positively on his confidence He can be a bit stubborn — especially if he’s comfy or wants to go a different way on a walk — but he responds well to calm, consistent guidance 🧺 Health & Grooming Mason sheds lightly year-round with seasonal increases, so regular brushing and home upkeep are needed. He may get mild skin irritation after running through long grass, which is easily managed with seasonal allergy tablets 🏡 Mason’s Ideal Home Mason will thrive in a home that can offer: ✔ Experienced adult owners familiar with reactive or sensitive dogs ✔ A calm, predictable environment ✔ A secure garden ✔ Ideally another friendly dog for companionship (not essential, but could be beneficial 💛 Why Mason Is Worth It Mason is a truly lovely dog with great potential. With the right home, patience, and understanding, he will bond deeply and show his affectionate, playful nature. He is loyal, intelligent, food-driven, and eager to be part of a stable, loving home where he feels safe If you have experience with reactive dogs and the heart to give Mason the steady environment he needs, he will reward you with trust, companionship, and plenty of golden-furred love Mason is currently in Bromley, Kent

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Paws2Rescue
Living with Mason
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Paws2Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Mason home

What you'll need for Mason 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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Mason

What life with Mason looks like

Mason is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Paws2Rescue 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 Mason, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mason?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Paws2Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mason on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mason if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Paws2Rescue 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 Paws2Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mason 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 (the shelter's own language). 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Flaco

4 months

Mixed Breed

🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Thor

Mixed Breed

🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Oso

Mixed Breed

🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

More from Paws2Rescue

Baby

3 years

Mixed Breed · tiny

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Zuluf

1 year

Mixed Breed · medium

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Charlie

7 years

Mixed Breed · small

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Seymour and Snickers

1 year

Mixed Breed

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Wilma

8 years

English Bulldog · large

🇬🇧Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ribo

Mixed Breed

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Julio

Mixed Breed

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Alkistis

Mixed Breed

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Gaia

Mixed Breed

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Mason — 5yo Mixed Breed in United Kingdom | TailHarbor