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Vernon & Vada

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 5 months

by Jacqueline Freshfields | Apr 1, 2026 | Cats, Male, Cats, Male, New Resident, Pairs - Groups, Wales Vernon & Vada came to the Rescue after they were both born to a stray mum in someone’s garden. They are both shy boys, but once you get to know them, you’ll see they have the sweetest personalities, and just need someone with patience who won’t rush or panic them, and who they can slowly gain confidence with. Exclusive merchandise available direct from the rescue. Don't miss out, follow the link to make your purchase today.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Freshfields Animal Rescue
Living with Vernon & Vada
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Freshfields Animal Rescue · LiverpoolLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Vernon & Vada home

What you'll need for Vernon & Vada 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
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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 Vernon & Vada

What life with Vernon & Vada looks like

Vernon & Vada is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Freshfields Animal Rescue 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 Vernon & Vada, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Vernon & Vada?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freshfields Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Vernon & Vada on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Vernon & Vada if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Freshfields Animal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Vernon & Vada 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 Vernon & Vada 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 Freshfields Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Vernon & Vada 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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