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Riley

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 5 years

Riley is a stunning 5-year-old Collie on the lookout for his forever home! As is common with his breed, Riley has energy and brains to burn so will thrive in an active home who will keep his mind busy with fun enrichment games. He is fully housetrained and would prefer to live in a home where he will be part of the family at all times! Riley travels well in the car for short journeys and working on building up this distance for adventures further afield! If you feel Riley could be a good fit for you home, follow the steps below and don't forget to "favourite" him! If you are also interested in Roxy, please mention this is your application. He does need to be Muzzled in the Vets for examinations as he is not a fan , his new owners will need to keep this up. Say hello to Riley! Riley has found himself in Dogs Trust's care through no fault of his own. He is a super sweet gentleman who could share his new home with dog savvy kids aged 10+ and other dogs pending successful meets at the centre. Riley has been used to living with his best friend Roxy, so we would really love to get this bonded pair rehomed together but this is not a necessity. Riley doesn't love being left on his own, but if he has the company of another dog he can be left for short periods until leaving time could be built once settled. Riley would love a large, enclosed garden space where he can enjoy his favourite game, fetch!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Riley
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Border Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Riley home

What you'll need for Riley 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 Riley

What life with Riley looks like

Riley is a large adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Riley, answered.

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