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Rollo

Shih Tzu · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Rollo is a super sweet 10-month-old Shih Tzu x Collie. He is a sensitive boy and will thrive in an experienced home with patient adopters who are ready to put in the time and consistency he needs to help him build his confidence! Due to his age and breed mix, Rollo has energy to burn so will be best suited to an active home where he can join you for daily walks and fun enrichment games! He will benefit from a large, enclosed garden space where he can potter and play to his heart's content! If you feel Rollo could be the perfect match for you, please submit an application and don't forget to favourite him! Meet Rollo! This gorgeous chap is on the lookout for his forever home! Rollo can be a tad shy so would prefer a quieter, adult only home where he can be the centre of attention! He is currently working on building his confidence around other dogs while at the centre and could continue this with some walking buddies, but would prefer to be the only dog in his new home. He is happy to greet new friends when out and about and will jump into the car to join you for adventures! Rollo can be left for short periods of time which could be built gradually once he's had time to settle in.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇬🇧Ballymena
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ballymena
Living with Rollo
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ballymena · BallymenaLearn about Shih Tzu

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Bringing Rollo home

What you'll need for Rollo 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.

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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 Rollo

What life with Rollo looks like

Rollo is a large puppy/kitten shih tzu dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ballymena in Ballymena.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Ballymena, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rollo, answered.

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