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Mike

Male · Young · 3 years

Mike is a really sweet lad, who enjoys being with people. Being a harrier hound, Mike is an active boy who enjoys following his nose. His new family will need to prepare for some houndy mischief as his personality shines through and be committed to helping his positively channel his taste for adventure! Sully is a wonderful boy, but does have some medical needs which means he is partially sighted. He's not currently on any medication for this and he doesn't let this hold him back but his new family should be aware for any future needs. Marvellous Mike really lives up to his nickname and is a such a sweetheart. He's come into our care with little known about his past so will need a patient family who are prepared to teach him all he needs to know about life in a home. Mike is a lovely boy who is affectionate with his favourite people. He can be a little worried at times especially with new and novel things, like cars, so will need some support and guidance as he figures things out. Mike could share his home with another dog (or dogs) and could live with lower primary aged children following a meeting here at the centre. Mike is a sweet boy who really enjoys his walkies, so he would thrive with an active and fun loving family who would like a new best friend for every adventure! He may need some support as he settles in to his forever home, including help with things like housetrained and learning how to settle and relax home alone. We recommend any time being left is built up gradually as he settles in.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Mike
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · Kenilworth

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Mike home

What you'll need for Mike 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 Mike

What life with Mike looks like

Mike is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mike, answered.

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