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Walnut

Male · Young · 2 years

Support and Health How much training will I need? Needs some support Can I be left alone? Potentially, once settled As Walnut is a stray, we do not know if he has ever been left in a home before. He is looking for owners who are at home most of the time who can help him settle in, learn the basics and build up his home alone time gradually from scratch. Do I have any medical conditions? History of Walnut has a historic medical concern, namely scaly coat, that will require consideration before he is rehomed. Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome this pet and you are a successful match. We would also advise that any medical concern, be that historic or ongoing, is discussed with your own vet prior to any book out appointment. Who I can live with Can I live with dogs? Yes Can I live with cats? No Can I live with small pets? Yes, conditionally - securely caged and kept separate Additional information Walnut needs to live with a well-socialised female or neutered male dog as he gains confidence in their company. He cannot live with cats but could potentially live with securely caged small animals kept in a separate room away from him. Family and environment What kind of family am I looking for? As Walnut is a nervous, sensitive boy, we feel he would be most comfortable around children aged 13 years and above. What type of environment would suit me? Walnut needs a private, secure garden where he can gain confidence and do his zoomies. The garden will need to have at least 6 foot fencing. About Walnut Walnut is a sweet, shy boy looking for a patient and understanding family who will give him the time and support he needs to feel safe in the big, wide world. He is nervous but with patience, kindness and plenty of encouragement, we hope Walnut can learn to come out of his shell and grow in confidence. He also finds comfort and confidence around other dogs so he would love a home where he can have some canine companionship. Could you be the patient, loving person Walnut has been waiting for?

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Woodgreen Pets Charity
Living with Walnut
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Woodgreen Pets Charity · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Walnut home

What you'll need for Walnut 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
  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 Walnut

What life with Walnut looks like

Walnut is a large young adult dog waiting at Woodgreen Pets Charity 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 Walnut, answered.

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