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Minnie

Female · Adult · 6 years

Basic Information Name: Minie. Breed: Dachshund. Age: 6 years old. Gender: Female Temperament & Personality Ivy is a truly beautiful little lady with the sweetest nature. She is loving, happy, and adores cuddles, making her the perfect companion for someone looking for a loyal best friend. Despite being blind in one eye, Ivy takes everything in her stride and doesn’t let it stop her enjoying life. She has recently been treated for mange and has recovered well, so her coat is still growing back in places, but underneath it all is an absolutely stunning girl with so much love to give. Ivy enjoys affection, being close to her people, and has a gentle, easy-going personality that makes her impossible not to adore. Health & Care ✅ Vaccinated✅ Flea treated✅ Worm treated✅ Recovered from mange – coat still growing back✅ Blind in one eye Ivy is now ready to find a loving home where she can enjoy all the cuddles and comfort she deserves ❤️

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Midlands Dog Rescue
Living with Minnie
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by Midlands Dog Rescue · United Kingdom
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Minnie home

What you'll need for Minnie 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 Minnie

What life with Minnie looks like

Minnie is a adult dog waiting at Midlands Dog Rescue 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Minnie, answered.

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