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Shaun

Collie · Male · Adult · 8 years

Shaun is a lively and affectionate 8-year-old Collie who is looking for a loving new home. He has previously lived in a home environment and is housetrained, happily settling when left alone for a couple of hours. Shaun would prefer a home where he can have some space and time to adjust to his new forever hoem. Shaun is a friendly boy who loves meeting new people, though he can sometimes forget his manners and may jump up in his excitement. Because of his exuberant nature, he would be best suited to a home with older children who can handle his enthusiastic greetings. He travels well in the car and thoroughly enjoys going on adventures, making him a great companion for someone who loves getting out and about. Shaun also loves to play, especially with his toys—tennis balls are a particular favourite! Shaun could live with another dog, pending a successful introduction, and would benefit from a home that can continue to guide him with his social skills. Once he gets to know you, he is incredibly affectionate and forms strong bonds with his people. Always eager for his walks and full of personality, Shaun is a wonderful dog who will bring lots of love, fun, and companionship to his new home.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Shaun
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Kenilworth · KenilworthLearn about Collie

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shaun home

What you'll need for Shaun 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 Shaun

What life with Shaun looks like

Shaun is a medium-sized adult collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs continued guidance with social skills and manners

🇬🇧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.

Kenilworth, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shaun, answered.

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