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Tufty

Husky · Male · Young · 2 years

Personality:Tufty is a gorgeous gentle soul who has been quite nervous since his arrival at the Ark. He’s been working extra hard on making a few friends and now feels ready to find his forever home! Although he can be nervous to start, once he has built up his trust he loves nothing more than to roll over you for a big cuddle and fuss. Typical to his breed he can be vocal at times – especially with his favourite people! Behaviour:Tufty is quite reserved and does take a while to make friends, any potential adopters will need to be prepared to take things slow across quite a few meets to help build a strong relationship. He can find new things a little scary at times, so will be avoidant, though it doesn’t take long for him to find his confidence and he can even be quite nosy and cheeky at times! We’re starting to see Tufty’s personality come out and we’re sure once he settles in with a routine he is going to make his new family a wonderful companion! Housing:Cannot be rehomed to the PO12 area. Tufty will need access to a private and secure garden with 6ft. fencing. We believe Tufty could be built back up to being left, however potential adopters should be aware that he can be vocal when on his own and my not be suited to being left for longer periods. Children/pets:Tufty has a high prey drive and is unable to live with cats and small animals. Due to his nervousness Tufty would not be suitable to live with children under 16 years of age. Vet history:Tufty is up to date with flea, worming and vaccinations. He is unneutered and will need to return to the centre at a later date to be castrated. Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £220. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated. Additional information:All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy.We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog.Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted.Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant.Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal. All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy. We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog. Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted. Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant. Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Tufty
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Husky

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tufty home

What you'll need for Tufty in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Tufty

What life with Tufty looks like

Tufty is a large young adult husky dog waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Tufty, answered.

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