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Milo

Male · Young · 1 year

Milo is looking for an active, committed home where his training, exercise and enrichment will be a priority. He is a very playful boy who loves being around people, but potential adopters must be prepared to put time, patience and consistency into helping him learn appropriate behaviours and manage his excitement. A secure garden would be ideal for Milo to burn off some of his energy between walks. He could potentially live with another robust, confident dog who would not be intimidated by his boisterous play style, But no other pets in the home. Milo is looking for an adult only home who have experience around large, energetic dogs. Milo has so much potential to become a wonderful companion with the right guidance, understanding and commitment. Could you be the experienced home ready to help this lively young lad thrive? Milo is an 11-month-old Foxhound cross with lots of energy, strength and personality! He loves to explore and investigate his surroundings, showing off his Foxhound traits, but he can be sensitive to noise, so quieter walking routes would suit him best. Milo is an affectionate, people-loving boy who enjoys attention and will often rush over to say hello. However, he can become overexcited when meeting people and when he is unsure what to do with these emotions he can be grabby and a little mouthy, so he will need an experienced owner who can help him develop calmer greetings and continue his training. He can also become vocal when he cannot reach people, which is thought to be frustration.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Milo

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

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About Milo

What life with Milo looks like

Milo is a large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

A 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 Milo, answered.

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