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Adopt Wilf

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Age: 3 Years 6 Months Approx Wilf is a handsome lad who came to us for rehoming due to his previous owners not being able to cope with his behaviour when he’s left alone – he suffers with some separation anxiety, and would need a home where he’s not left alone for long. He’s a friendly boy, but can be quite anxious at times; especially around new people. He is currently finding the kennels a bit stressful. Wilf has lived with children, but he didn’t really want to interact with them, so he might be better in a home with older or no children. Sadly Wilf doesn’t settle when he’s left – he is better is crated, but he still doesn’t like being left. He would feel better if he had company for a lot of the time, with time alone being built up gradually. He’s a leggy lad… made up of 50% Greyhound and the other 50% contains some Irish Wolfhound!! He can jump high and will need a secure garden to play in. He will chase cats and other small animals. We are confident that once Wilf has bonded with his new people, he will be a fantastic companion. He just needs a bit of time to settle into a new routine.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Ashbourne & District Animal Welfare Society
Living with Wilf
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Ashbourne & District Animal Welfare Society · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Wilf home

What you'll need for Wilf 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 Wilf

What life with Wilf looks like

Wilf is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ashbourne & District Animal Welfare Society in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Wilf, answered.

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