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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Max was a 7 year old Border Collie who came into Waggy Tails at the end of October 2025. He had lived with his doggy friend Rocky for a number of years happily. Sadly, his family were moving and were unable to take the dogs with them. Although Max and Rocky were friends, they were not a bonded pair and we decided to rehome them separately. Max was a lovely boy, friendly with us all, enjoyed his walks and good with other dogs. We had been told he had lived with a cat but tended to be a bit clumsy with it and also that he preferred his walks in the evening and lazing about during the day. In December, Max found a lovely home in Hampshire with Paul and Rachel and off he went. Initially, we heard he was settling in well, enjoying his walks in the New Forest, meeting family dogs and enjoying his food – a little too much perhaps as he soon stole some ham off the worktop! We have recently heard from Paul again … Max is thriving. Paul said … “Have had Max for 7 months now and he has really settled in. He loves walking and having a good sniff at all the lovely doggie scents. Loves meeting other dogs and their owners. He nearly wags his tail off. He loves going to our caravan and picks the best seat for sleeping (see pic) I am really grateful that i was allowed to be his owner”. I am sure Max agrees!

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Waggy Tails Rescue
Living with Max
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Waggy Tails Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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
  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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waggy Tails 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

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