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Rascal

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Although Rascal is a little older, he still love heading out for walks and exploring new places. He is a big fan of cuddles and loves spending time with people, although he can be a little shy when first meeting someone new. He creates very strong bonds after a short amount of time so giving him time and patience he will soon be everyone's best friend. The way to his heart is definitely through food! He loves food-based enrichment and training, which are great ways to keep his mind busy and stimulated. Rascal is looking for a loving home that will enjoy adventures, give him plenty of affection and continue supporting him through his training as he settles into his new life. Rascal is looking for a loving home with people who enjoy cuddles, exploring the world and spending quality time with him. He'd love a home who will take him on some lovely adventures and enjoy training to keep his mind stimulated, using patience, kindness and positive encouragement. He can sometimes feel a little worried when meeting new people or experiencing new things at first, so he's looking for someone who can give him time to settle in and build his confidence. With understanding and reassurance, he creates extremely strong bonds and enjoy lots of happy adventures.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Newbury

Shelter

Dogs Trust Newbury

Living with Rascal

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Rascal

What life with Rascal looks like

Rascal is a large senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Rascal, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rascal?: 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 Rascal on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rascal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rascal 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 Rascal 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 Rascal 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.