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Spencer

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Super Spencer is a 10yr old Patterdale Terrier who Rescue Remedies , near Gatwick, West Sussex are hoping to find his forever home. He has been in rescue for the last 5 years and now needs a home of his own. Looking younger than his years, Spencer grew up as the only pet in his previous home, and so needs his forever home to be pet free. He still has tons of energy and loads of personality and will make the most wonderful companion for an equally active person. He has the character of a typical terrier and is full of fun. Spencer arrived in rescue as a reserved and standoffish boy but is now a very different dog, thanks to the love and commitment from the staff and volunteers. He now greets everyone with a wagging tail, barks excitedly and seeks out love and cuddles from those he trusts. Although he is very loving he isn't keen on being handled by people he doesn't know. He is though very gentle, and not dog or people reactive. Spencer enjoys his walks and would love to go on lovely days out with you. He adores water and when he hears its "swimmy" time he trots even faster as he know what's coming ! He loves fetching sticks and then drying off by rolling in the grass. He happily carries his tennis ball or squeaky toy on walks and enjoys playing in the paddock. Spencer walks well on a lead and enjoys the company of calm doggy friends. He would like a child free home and would like his human(s) to have terrier experience, who are patient and willing to work with him to build on his confidence and setting boundaries. He travels well in a crate in the car, but as he doesn't at present make many car journeys, he is a little nervous, but it is thought that with more little trips he will get more used to car travel. ————————————————————— If you can offer wonderful Spencer the forever home he is looking for, please contact Rescue Remedies as follows: Read about the Rescue Remedies rehoming process here… …then fill in their homing questionnaire here. Please say you saw Spencer on the Oldies Club website.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Oldies Club
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Bringing Spencer home

What you'll need for Spencer 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
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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
  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 Spencer

What life with Spencer looks like

Spencer is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at The Oldies Club 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 Spencer, answered.

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