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Rupert

Male · Senior · 9 years

Rupert has had an unsettled few months and through no fault of his own is now looking for his perfect forever home that will give him all the love he deserves. Rupert is a happy soul who you wouldn’t think was classed as a senior! He still has a lot of energy and really loves going out for walks – he enjoys sharing his walks with other dogs however we think he would be best on his own in the home as he sometimes gets a little too excited. Rupert can be a little bit aloof when you first meet him, but he is definitely won over by food and once he knows you enjoys a fuss. He could live with children over 14, we have only seen friendly behaviours around people but with him being older we think he would rather live with older kids. Whilst he enjoys being out and about in busy places, he also likes a quiet area to sleep when he needs to. He could have younger visitors. He is good being handled and picked up for things like the vets, being put in the car, having a harness on.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Stretton-on-Dunsmore
Shelter
Pawprints Dog Rescue
Living with Rupert
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Pawprints Dog Rescue · Stretton-on-Dunsmore

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rupert home

What you'll need for Rupert 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 Rupert

What life with Rupert looks like

Rupert is a senior dog waiting at Pawprints Dog Rescue in Stretton-on-Dunsmore.

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.

Stretton-on-Dunsmore, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rupert, answered.

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