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Roscoe

Akita · Male · Adult · 6 years

Roscoe is a gentle giant with so much love to give. He can take a little while to warm up to new people, but once a bond is built, he is the cuddliest bear and will happily stand and be fussed all day. Roscoe loves to mooch about and take everything in his stride. He likes it when his handlers groom him after an activity and take care of his glorious coat. If you're looking for a friendly, fluffy, loyal companion to welcome into your family, add Roscoe to your favourites! Meet Roscoe, a 6-year-old fluffball. He is a big, friendly boy who deserves a safe place to call home. He is happy to have regular visitors and live with secondary-aged children, provided they are comfortable around large breeds. His ideal home would be in a quieter, peaceful area. Roscoe should have his leave hours built up slowly as he settles into his new home. Although he is not keen on lots of fuss, he appreciates being in someone's company and having people around. He likes a big comfy bed to cuddle up on. Roscoe could live with a specific dog, pending meets at the centre and could live with dog-savvy cats.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Roscoe
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Roscoe home

What you'll need for Roscoe 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 Roscoe

What life with Roscoe looks like

Roscoe is a extra-large adult akita dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Roscoe, answered.

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