How do I contact the shelter about Millie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. National Animal Welfare Trust handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Millie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Millie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — National Animal Welfare Trust 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 Millie 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 Millie 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 National Animal Welfare Trust early rather than rehoming privately; they know Millie 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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Millie

Border Collie · Female · Young · 3 years

Hello everyone, my name is Millie.I am a very sweet little girl but I am a bit of a worrier and a real sensitive soul, so I am going to need understanding and patient new owners. Once you've gained my trust you will see how truly affectionate and loving I really am. I have stolen a few hearts here at the centre that's for sure!!I find loud noises, busy places, big machinery and traffic quite frightening and you will see me tucking my tail right underneath me and wanting to get away from those scary things as quick as I can so I get very pully on my lead. Once I am away from all of that I start to relax, my body language changes and then I am much happier and can walk nicely. So this will need working on, and I am hoping to find new owners who could give me lots of reassurance and help boost my confidence. Like I said I may appear a little shy when we first meet. Ideally I would like a home with a female in it as sometimes it takes me a little longer to feel comfortable with men, but I do get there and have lived with a male owner before. I have been such a good girl to handle here at the centre and have even been checked over by the vet with no issues. I have been around children with no issues either, but as I said I would prefer a quieter home without lots of loud noises or shouting, ideally in a more rural location.I love my exercise and would love to have a safe garden so I can have a run and a play. I wasn't very interested in toys when I arrived here but am starting to become more playful.I have lived a smaller dog previously, although I was a little too boisterous for that one, and I have made best pals with another Collie here at the centre so I may be able to live with another dog depending on who it is, I just seem to find bigger dogs than me a little scary. I have got all 4 paws crossed that there is a home out there to make me feel comfortable and safe xx NAWT Cornwall Wheal Alfred Kennels Wheal Alfred Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 5JT Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Watford

Shelter

National Animal Welfare Trust

Living with Millie

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Millie home

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About Millie

What life with Millie looks like

Millie is a large young adult border collie dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Millie, answered.

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