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Nutmeg

Border Collie · Female · Puppy · 2 months

These little ladies were born here at the Centre and it has been amazing to watch them grow! They are currently 7 weeks old, and will be ready to go to their new homes once they are 8 weeks old, so anyone applying should keep this in mind. As adult dogs, they will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them busy. A secure outdoor space would be ideal, or access to outdoor space nearby. Meet Nutmeg, Lavender, Juniper and Pepper! They are 4 Collie X Whippet crossbreed puppies now looking for their forever homes. They are super sweet, friendly, and playful puppies who will need all of the usual training and socialisation. They can live with children and other pets, and their adopters should be able to be at home with them at the beginning to help them settle in and work on their house training. Any existing dogs in the home will need to come up to the Centre for a meet to make sure they are happy with a bouncy new best friend!

Size
Age
Puppy · 2 months
Location
🇬🇧Ballymena
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ballymena
Living with Nutmeg
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ballymena · BallymenaLearn about Border Collie

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Bringing Nutmeg home

What you'll need for Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg

What life with Nutmeg looks like

Nutmeg is a puppy/kitten border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ballymena in Ballymena.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Ballymena, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nutmeg, answered.

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