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Midge

Mixed Breed · Male

A joyful, uniquely perfect little soul searching for a peaceful forever foster home. Meet Midge, an exceptionally special boy who has captured the hearts of everyone here at HART. Midge has been navigating a complex neurological journey, but thanks to a medication trial that is going better than we ever dared hope, he is currently brighter, happier and more settled. Midge will be placed as a forever foster, meaning the rescue will fund his care for life. He is a truly wonderful little dog who needs a very specific, controlled and quiet environment where he can be celebrated exactly as he is. Midge is a very special little lad who was showing a wide range of neurological symptoms. Specialist MRI investigations found a generalised reduction in brain volume, which can happen either because the brain didn’t form properly in the first place, or because the tissue is degenerating over time. While there is no cure for his condition, it is being managed incredibly well with anti-epileptic medication. Midge is currently thriving in his foster home, but because he has absolutely zero sense of danger and cannot keep up with the pace of a working farm, he needs a calmer, quieter long-term setup with fewer dogs. We will only move forward with applications if his specialist continues to be happy with his progress, but right now, things are looking very positive. A young male dog with complex neurological needs

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Hay Animal Rescue Team
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Bringing Midge home

What you'll need for Midge 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
  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 Midge

What life with Midge looks like

Midge is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hay Animal Rescue Team 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 Midge, answered.

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