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Sparrow

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 14 months

Sparrow was originally born in Romania. Unfortunately, we don't know much of her background except that she found herself in a public shelter over there where she was very scared and was disappearing into the crowd of around 500 dogs. Sparrow is very timid and is not yet asking for strokes but being around her dog friends is starting to give her much more confidence around us and she starting to come over for treats and give us little sniffs. Sparrow is going to need a quiet and patient household where she can learn to trust and begin to be a puppy, something that she's never had the chance to do as she's always been too fearful. Sparrow has so much potential and we can see a mile off what a wonderful dog that she's going to make someone that is willing to put in the time with her and give her the chance so needs and deserves. Sparrow does get confidence from being around other dogs and we think that she'd thrive with the right match. Sparrow is too fearful to be able to safely cat test at this time. Sparrow is just a pup and so is likely to have higher energy levels as she growns in confidence. At the moment, she's a quiet girl that thrives when she's out playing with her dog friends We believe that living with another dog, Sparrow would be ok to be left up to 4-5 hours per day. Any time completely alone, would need to be slowly built up over time as Sparrow has never been completely by herself before Sparrow is too fearful to attempt lead training at this time Sparrow has no form of basic training

Size
Age
Puppy · 14 months
Location
🇬🇧Kingston upon Hull
Shelter
Oakwood Dog Rescue
Living with Sparrow
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Oakwood Dog Rescue · Kingston upon HullLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sparrow home

What you'll need for Sparrow 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 Sparrow

What life with Sparrow looks like

Sparrow is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Oakwood Dog Rescue in Kingston upon Hull.

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.

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sparrow, answered.

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