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Adopt Poppy Flower

Collie · Female · Young · 3 years

Poppy is a sweet but sensitive 2-year-old Border Collie cross who finds shelter life overwhelming. She's making progress with the training team building her confidence. This clever girl loves tennis balls and herding games, needing experienced owners for continued training. Requires adult-only home as the only pet, with high exercise needs and enrichment. Needs patience to settle, gradual alone time building, and multiple visits to bond. Currently learning muzzle comfort for vet visits. Perfect for collie enthusiasts ready to provide ongoing behavioral support.

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Poppy is a sweet and sensitive girl who can find kennel life overwhelming at times. Our training team are supporting her in building confidence and forming positive relationships, and she continues to make lovely progress. She would thrive with experienced owners who are patient, understanding, and keen to continue her training journey. We would also be happy to support her transition with home visits. Poppy is a very clever dog who loves her tennis balls and enjoys herding-style games, which are a great outlet for her energy and instincts. In the right home, she has all the potential to become a truly wonderful and devoted companion—especially for someone who loves collies. Poppy is a 2 year 3-month-old Collie cross who is looking for an adult-only home where she can be the only pet. She’s a bright, high-energy girl who enjoys staying active and would love a home that can give her plenty of exercise and enrichment. While she would benefit from access to a secure outdoor space, this isn’t essential as long as her needs are met in other ways. Poppy will need time and patience to settle, including gradually building up any time left alone, and her new family should be happy to work alongside our behaviour team. She can take a little while to get to know new people, so potential adopters should be prepared to visit her a few times. Poppy can find vet visits worrying and is currently learning to feel more comfortable wearing a muzzle.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Poppy Flower
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Collie

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Poppy Flower home

What you'll need for Poppy Flower 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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