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Tahini

Airedale Terrier · Male · Young · 1 year

Tahini is full of fun and loves nothing more than to be with his favourite people playing with his toys. His absolute favourite is a tennis ball! He is your typical high energy, adolescent dog who would benefit from an experienced owner who can continue his training. Tahini does enjoy learning new things but can get distracted easily. Some short training sessions with a tasty snack is ideal for this loveable lad! Another thing Tahini loves is to get out and explore on his walks however at times can be strong on lead when he wants to get somewhere. Tahini is very keen to meet other dogs and make doggy friends however can be vocal when unable to meet them. Tahini could possibly live with another playful dog pending a sucessful meet at the centre. This enthusiastic, bouncy boy wants nothing more than to snuggle and get attention from his forever people. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧West Calder
Shelter
Dogs Trust West Calder
Living with Tahini
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Tahini home

What you'll need for Tahini 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

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    €20–35

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About Tahini

What life with Tahini looks like

Tahini is a young adult airedale terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust West Calder in West Calder.

An young 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.

West Calder, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tahini, answered.

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