Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Ragnor

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Ragnor is a goofy, lovable 2-year-old Crossbreed who loves getting out for sniffy walks and exploring his surroundings. He likes to take his time investigating everything around him before coming back over for some fuss and chest rubs. Once he is feeling comfortable, his playful side comes out too, with bouncy movements and the occasional zoomies! He can be enthusiastic when meeting new people, but settles quickly and enjoys affection once he has said hello. Ragnor is also interested in other dogs and has shown relaxed, friendly body language around them, making him a lovely candidate for some canine walking buddies. With the right home, plenty of sniffing adventures and people who understand when he needs space, this lovely boy has so much potential to thrive. Ragnor is looking for kind, understanding adopters who can help him feel safe and settled in his new home. Food and other high-value resources can be important to him, so he’ll need people who are happy to give him space when he needs it and follow the guidance provided by our team. He would be best suited to a home with secondary school-aged children who can understand and respect those boundaries. He would prefer to be the only dog in the home, but could still enjoy having some doggy walking friends! Ragnor hasn’t had the easiest start in life, so a patient home where he can settle in at his own pace and build trust with his new family would be just what he needs.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Newbury
Shelter
Dogs Trust Newbury
Living with Ragnor
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Newbury · NewburyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Ragnor home

What you'll need for Ragnor in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Ragnor

What life with Ragnor looks like

Ragnor is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

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.

Newbury, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ragnor, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Smilla, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund)

Smilla

Mixed Breed

Female
Sammy, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund)

Sammy

Mixed Breed

Male
Gino, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Vereinigung der Katzenfreunde e.V. (deutscher Katzenschutzbund)

Gino

Mixed Breed

Male

More from Dogs Trust Newbury

Charlie, male 3yo Cocker Spaniel for adoption at Dogs Trust Newbury, Newbury

Charlie

Cocker Spaniel · large

3 yearsMale
Alfie, male senior Jack Russell Terrier for adoption at Dogs Trust Newbury, Newbury

Alfie

Jack Russell Terrier

13 yearsMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Erin Hounds, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

Female
Erin Hounds, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

12 monthsFemale
Erin Hounds, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

Female
Erin Hounds, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

Female
Erin Hounds, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

PuppyFemale
Erin Hounds, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Erinhounds, UK

Erin Hounds

Mixed Breed

4 yearsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →