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MJ

Dachshund · Male · Young · 2 years

🐾 Meet MJ - Dog 2643 🐾How could you not fall in love with that smile? ❤️MJ is a handsome 2-year-old Standard Merle Dachshund who has found himself in our care through no fault of his own. Now he's hoping to find a forever family to share all of life's adventures with. 🏡🐾This lovely little lad is friendly, outgoing and full of personality. He enjoys being around people and has the fun-loving nature that makes Dachshunds such wonderful companions. 🥰MJ is looking for an active home where he can enjoy plenty of walks, playtime and family adventures. He's a young boy with lots of life ahead of him and would love a family who can give him all the love, attention and opportunities he deserves. 🌳🐕‍🦺With his striking merle coat, cheerful character and infectious enthusiasm, MJ is sure to bring endless smiles to his lucky new family. ❤️✨

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Keith
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Bringing MJ home

What you'll need for MJ 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 MJ

What life with MJ looks like

MJ is a small young adult dachshund dog waiting at Keith in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting MJ, answered.

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