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Roo

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Roo is a handsome 9-year-old crossbreed, weighing around 24kg, who came to Islay Dog Rescue from a kill shelter in Macedonia. Despite the hardships he has endured, Roo has remained the perfect gentleman, with a trusting, gentle, and loving nature. Roo enjoys his walks and is a pleasure to take out, walking beautifully on the lead and showing no reactivity towards other dogs, cars, or livestock. His calm and easy-going temperament makes him wonderful company wherever he goes. He loves his ham and chicken treats, always taking them politely, and his eagerness to please will make training a rewarding experience. Roo is a clever boy who responds well to positive reinforcement. Roo gets on well with other dogs and could happily live with a resident canine companion following careful introductions. Although he hasn't met children since arriving at Islay, we believe his gentle nature means he could live with respectful, dog-savvy children aged 12 and over. Roo has not yet been cat tested, but this can be arranged if required. As with many of our rescue dogs, we don't know whether Roo has ever lived in a home or is house-trained. His new family will need to be patient and committed to helping him learn his house manners using kind, positive training methods. Given his calm nature and love of treats, we're confident he'll enjoy learning alongside his new family.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Cumnock (Ayrshire)
Shelter
Islay Dog Rescue
Living with Roo
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Islay Dog Rescue · Cumnock (Ayrshire)Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Roo home

What you'll need for Roo 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 Roo

What life with Roo looks like

Roo is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Islay Dog Rescue in Cumnock (Ayrshire).

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.

Cumnock (Ayrshire), United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roo, answered.

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