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Moss

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 4 years

Moss is a sweet boy, but needs a dedicated family to help him shine. He's learning lots of new things, including wearing a muzzle out about on his walkies. Although he is a Border Collie, Moss is much more comfortable with the quiet life and is quite happy pootling around the garden, enjoying some sniffs and playing with his favourite squeaky toys. Moss is housetrained and can be left for a few hours home alone, which we think could be gradually built up as he settles in. Moss is a sweet but sensitive 4 year old Collie who is looking for a peaceful forever home. It's important he has a quieter home environment as he can find lots going on very scary, this includes going to new places or meeting new people. Moss needs a home with adults only who are committed to building a relationship with him to help him feel more at ease. Moss gains confidence from other dogs and we think he could happily share his home with another dog following a meeting here at the centre. A secure garden of his own will help him settle and explore safely while he finds his feet. With a little patience and a lot of love, Moss will truly blossom into a devoted companion.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Kenilworth

Shelter

Dogs Trust Kenilworth

Living with Moss

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Moss

What life with Moss looks like

Moss is an adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Moss, answered.

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