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Swift

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 9 months

Swift is a beautiful Shepherd cross who loves chasing her toys and playing with her favourite handlers. She is a sensitive girl who has had limited socialisation, so will need patient adopters who are willing to take things at her pace, build her confidence, and teach her the basics. Although Swift has lots of canine friends and enjoys the company of other dogs, she is also quite the independent lady and does like to do her own thing too. She could live with another dog who has a similar play style and is equally happy doing their own thing. Swift can be worried by new people, but once she knows and trusts you, you'll have a friend for life. She forms strong bonds with her favourite people and will happily shower them with love and attention. Swift is looking for a quiet home with few visitors, where she can settle in, learn new skills, and continue to build her confidence at a steady pace. Swift can live with children aged 16 and over and may be able to live with another dog, pending a successful meet at the centre. We have limited history on her, so we cannot guarantee that she is house-trained. Swift will need someone at home with her most of the time while she settles into her new environment. Swift will need her new family to be committed to meeting her here at the centre a few times to build bonds before taking her home.

Size
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Swift
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside · LiverpoolLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Swift home

What you'll need for Swift in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Swift

What life with Swift looks like

Swift is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

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.

Liverpool, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Swift, answered.

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