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Rosie

Pointer · Female · Adult · 5 years

Rosie may be the right match if you are looking for a calm, affectionate companion who enjoys a peaceful home and plenty of human company. She will suit an adopter who can provide a quiet environment, no cats or small animals, and minimal time left alone while her confidence builds. Rosie is polite with other dogs, travels well, and settles nicely in the home, making her an ideal choice for someone seeking a gentle, steady dog. A household with older children aged 11+ and a consistent routine will help her feel secure and continue to thrive. Rosie is a gentle, affectionate dog who enjoys calm environments and close human companionship. She is relaxed in the home, settles well, and is fully house‑trained. She can be sensitive in new situations and will benefit from gradual confidence‑building and slow introduction to being left alone, as she forms strong bonds with her new family. Rosie has shown interest in cats and small animals, so she will need a pet‑free home. Rosie will make a loyal and loving companion for an adopter who can offer a peaceful home, consistent routine, and plenty of company.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Newbury
Shelter
Dogs Trust Newbury
Living with Rosie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Newbury · NewburyLearn about Pointer

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Bringing Rosie home

What you'll need for Rosie 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 Rosie

What life with Rosie looks like

Rosie is a small adult pointer dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

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.

Newbury, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rosie, answered.

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