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Scotch

Male · Young · 1 year

Scotch is looking for a calm and predictable home with loving and active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures, who will take the time to help him settle in and give him all the love and care he deserves. He is a sweet boy who finds the world rather overwhelming at times, so could live with older secondary school children who will give him time to build a relationship and give him space to rest and relax when needed. Scotch gains confidence from his 4 legged friends, so would benefit from living with another dog who will happily engage in play and will help him to grow in confidence, this will be pending successful meets at the centres, he could also have polite and friendly walking buddies. Scotch doesn’t know many tricks yet but does love a tasty treat so could be encouraged to engage in training once he is settled into his new home. He would like a home with a private, secure garden for him to have some quality time pottering about in at his leisure with no worries or distractions. Scotch can be worried being left, so would like someone home the majority of the time, especially to begin with, any leaving time would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his new home. Scotch will need to meet his adopters multiple times prior to going home, so please bear all of this in mind when applying. Sweet little lad Scotch is a 1 year old Schnauzer cross Poodle with the grace of a Gazelle and a little tuft of fluff at the end of his tail that he loves to wave around. This posh guy canters around like he was made for the spotlight, except for when he is with his 4 legged besties, then he is all playbows and bouncing around. He can be a little independent to begin with, he likes to be close by and check in on occasion for reassurance, but once he has built a bond he enjoys a gentle fuss. This super cute little guy is ready to find his new home.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Chestfield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Canterbury
Living with Scotch
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury · Chestfield

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Bringing Scotch home

What you'll need for Scotch 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 Scotch

What life with Scotch looks like

Scotch is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Canterbury in Chestfield.

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.

Chestfield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Scotch, answered.

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