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Adopt Walter

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Walter is an 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier with a gentle soul who is looking for a calm, understanding home to call his own. Like many sensitive little dogs, Walter can be nervous when he first meets new people. However, once he’s given time, patience, and space to build trust, his true personality shines through. He becomes playful, affectionate, and enjoys spending time with the people he feels safe with. Walter has low to moderate energy levels. He loves heading out for walks where he can explore the world at his own pace, taking in all the sights and smells — sniffing is definitely one of his favourite activities! Back at home, he’s happiest in a quiet environment where he can relax and feel secure. Walter is best suited to an adult-only, pet-free home. Due to a previous incident with another dog, Walter struggles with being harnessed or handled on certain parts of his body. He needs calm, patient adopters who understand nervous dogs and are willing to work gently with him to build his confidence and improve his handling tolerance over time. A predictable routine and a peaceful household will help Walter thrive. With the right people, Walter will make a loyal and loving companion who just needs someone to see past his nerves and handling issues to give him the chance he deserves.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Assisi Animal Sanctuary
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Walter home

What you'll need for Walter 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 Walter

What life with Walter looks like

Walter is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Assisi Animal Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Walter, answered.

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