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Spaghetti

Border Collie · Male · Puppy · 7 months

Spaghetti is so full of love and has the best character, is cuddly and playful, and absolutely loves other dogs and making new friends! Spaghetti may take a little time to warm up to new people, but once settled, his funny, goofy side comes out and he steals the hearts of everyone around him. In his room, he loves to curl up in a big cosy bed and watch the world go by. Out and about, he likes to explore with his nose to the ground and go on new adventures. His new owners should also know he has many nicknames, such as Spag Bol, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Meatball, Bolognaise... Could you welcome a dog like Spaghetti into your home? Apply to adopt today. Say hello to the adorable Spaghetti, a pup looking for his forever home! His new home should be patient and willing to continue his ongoing training and confidence-building, along with helping him house train. Although Spaghetti is suitable to go to a home with secondary school-aged children, his new owners should be understanding of body language and be able to put in boundaries that will allow Spaghetti the time and space he needs to fully settle in and decompress. This also includes keeping visitors and leaving hours to a minimum, only introducing these once it is clear Spaghetti has found his feet. Due to some brilliant mixes here at the centre, we believe Spaghetti not only could, but would really enjoy living with another dog, pending how the meets at the centre go.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Spaghetti
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · HarefieldLearn about Border Collie

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Bringing Spaghetti home

What you'll need for Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti

What life with Spaghetti looks like

Spaghetti is a large puppy/kitten border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Harefield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spaghetti, answered.

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