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Adopt Russell

Male · Young · 3 years

Age: 3 years. Size: Small Medium. Sex: Neutered Male. Good with other dogs: Yes, playful, would love to live with another dog, wants to meet everyone on walks so can be vocal bulldog noises. Good with cats: Yes. Good with children: 12+ due to bounce and bulldog style play. Russell is a stunning boy who came to us from the stray kennels! He was out of time there with no owner coming to claim him, making it a very dangerous situation for him healthy dogs are euthanised everyday in UK STRAY KENNELS. Russell is a bouncy, playful lad with loads of love and beans. We told a guess at him being a Shar Pei/Bulldog mix, but he has some stunning colouring! Russell enjoys a walk, loves to play, although he can be a bit mouthy with play, much like a bulldog, hence older children are recommended – he would probably annoy a placid dog, so needs a playful companion. He can be vocal when meeting other dogs on walks, because he wants to see everyone, so needs a savvy owner who understands Shar Pei/Bulldog vocalisations and how to manage him. Russell would love a semi active home that is savvy about his breed type and understands they are silly goof ball babies forever! He is a lovely size and

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Auras Dogs UK
Living with Russell
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Auras Dogs UK · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Russell home

What you'll need for Russell 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 Russell

What life with Russell looks like

Russell is a small young adult dog waiting at Auras Dogs UK in United Kingdom.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Russell, answered.

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