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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Rocky is 8 years old. He has been with a foster family for a few months and his foster carers report that “Rocky settled into home life well and adapted into our routine. He is a pleasure to look after, full of character with fun and playfulness. He also has a loving and affectionate side” Rocky is a handsome boy, very personable and polite. Like a typical Collie, Rocky is intelligent. He responds to a range of commands and is eager to learn and please. He will need an experienced Collie owner who can give him plenty of time for physical and mental stimulation. Rocky is playful with interactive toys such as a rope toy and loves to play fetch with a tennis ball. His favourite toy is to play with a battered old rugbyball. Rocky loves going on walks, he is good on the lead and does not pull. He will want to check out every smell so walks are more of a stop and sniff rather than a brisk trot. He generally ignores other dogs on walks, if encountered he allows them to pass by without any incident. We understand that on off-lead walks Rocky is keen to go swimming in rivers. Rocky will thrive in the right environment. He will need a calm and peaceful house as opposed to a crowed, noisy and busy household. He prefers adult company so not one with children or young grandchildren and preferably to be the only pet in the home. Rocky needs consistency and routines. He will need to have a quiet space (his bed area) where he can retire and be on his own at times. We are sure that in the right forever home, Rocky will be a loyal and affectionate companion

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Waggy Tails Rescue
Living with Rocky
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Waggy Tails Rescue in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rocky, answered.

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