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Missy

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Please help Missy by sharing this page! Beautiful Missy is an 11-year-old Akita who currently in a foster home in Northumberland through Friends of Akitas Trust . She likes being the only pet at home and can live with children age 12+. Missy is a very bright lady and loves playing with her toys and solving puzzles (i.e. finding the hidden treats!). She knows what's a dog toy and that they get put away in her toy box for her to help herself to. When her foster carers return home, she greets them with toy in mouth to invite them to play! Missy is an affectionate girl who loves to snuggle up in front of the TV of an evening with her people. She also loves her walks! She enjoys going on adventures in the car to places she can explore the great outdoors, without having to meet other dogs face-to-face. She can be nervous or even reactive when another dog approaches so she'd really rather avoid this and just enjoy gallivanting in peace. Another of Missy's favourite things is food! She had been quite underweight when she first arrived in the rescue's care but has recovered with TLC and is now a healthy weight. After her breakfast, she has a toothbrush chew and is quick to remind her foster carers of what's due, if they forget. Missy is altogether a delightful companion. She's clean and well-behaved in the house and can be left for a reasonable amount of time but she does need plenty of exercise and likes routine. When it's bedtime, she goes to her toy box and chooses one to take to bed with her! If you want to find out more about this lovely girl, please contact Friends of Akitas Trust as follows: Complete the adoption form here. E mail : Please say you saw Missy on the Oldies Club website. This replaces Missy's original page dated 24 March 2025.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Oldies Club
Living with Missy
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by The Oldies Club · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Missy home

What you'll need for Missy 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 Missy

What life with Missy looks like

Missy is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at The Oldies Club in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Missy, answered.

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