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Robbie

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

Robbie’s favourite part of the day is heading out for a short walk! He loves a little stroll, having a good sniff and exploring everything around him. He’s happy walking alongside other dogs, but is equally content pottering along on his own. Back at home, Robbie is always down for some cofa snuggle time. He’s a cheerful, affectionate chap who simply loves life. Robbie is a happy, excitable 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with plenty of personality! He’ll need to be the only pet in the home and can live with primary school-aged children. Robbie travels good in the car and can be left for up to 4 hours. Robbie does have some medicial requirements which our vet team can discuss this with you further.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Telford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Living with Robbie
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Shrewsbury · TelfordLearn about Jack Russell Terrier →
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Robbie home

What you'll need for Robbie 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 Robbie

What life with Robbie looks like

Robbie is a adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

An 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.

Telford, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Robbie, answered.

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