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Adopt Max

Pointer · Male · Young · 3 years

Max is looking for an active home that can continue his basic training, particularly around loose lead walking and improving his dog-to-dog interactions. He enjoys playing with toys like balls and tug, and will benefit from plenty of mental stimulation and exercise. Max can be left for short periods, but this will need to be built up gradually in a new home. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, and lively companion and are happy to guide him with training and structure, Max could make a fantastic addition to your home Meet Max, He is a friendly, energetic Pointer cross who loves his food, toys, and getting out for walks. Max is a sociable boy who greets people with enthusiasm and affection, although he can be a little bouncy at times while he says hello. He is confident exploring new environments and takes everything in his stride with a relaxed attitude. Max has lived in a home before and is used to family life, including living with children, though his excitable nature means he’d suit children primary school aged and above Max would need to be the only pet in the home for now while he works on his social skills, as he can be a little over-excited when meeting other dogs. He also has a strong prey drive, so will need to stay on lead around other animals

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Newton Tony
Shelter
Dogs Trust Salisbury
Living with Max
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Salisbury · Newton TonyLearn about Pointer

Listed 2 days 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a young adult pointer dog waiting at Dogs Trust Salisbury in Newton Tony.

An young 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. Dogs Trust Salisbury 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 — Dogs Trust Salisbury 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 Dogs Trust Salisbury 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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