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Shandy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Wonderful Shandy has been with High Hopes Dog Rescue for nearly 5 years. She originally arrived from Romania, initially fearful and withdrawn from humans. Through patient, compassionate care, the rescue team demonstrated that human touch could be kind. Working at Shandy’s pace, she transformed into the most wonderful, food crazy, affectionate love bug! She enthusiastically greets her human friends seeking cuddles and attention. At 7 years old, it took 18 months before staff could touch her, and considerably longer to help her explore the outside world. Last November, after extensive trust-building, lead training began. She now enjoys walks tremendously, with her tail wagging throughout, and delights in discovering new scents. This formerly frightened dog has expanded her boundaries significantly. Her favourite activity is running freely in the secure field with other dogs, regularly checking in with humans for affection and interaction. Shandy remains cautious and needs time forming friendships. She requires living with another dog in a calm, patient household that understands this transition represents a major life change. With proper love and support, she continues flourishing. Located in Worcestershire. Adoption fee: £495.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
High Hopes Dog Rescue
Living with Shandy
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by High Hopes Dog Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Shandy home

What you'll need for Shandy in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    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 Shandy

What life with Shandy looks like

Shandy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at High Hopes Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shandy, answered.

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