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Young Collies

Collie Β· Unknown Β· Young Β· 3 years

We have quite a few young collies ( 1-3 years old) that are either under assessment / waiting to be or recovering from neutering that will be ready soon. These are all young dogs that have not seen much of life so are quite nervous. We are looking for rural collie experienced homes with people that have the time and patience to give to these fur babies. Most would probably benefit from a confident friendly dog already in the home. Please fill in an adoption/ application form if you think you are the right home for one of these sad souls.

Size
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Age
Young Β· 3 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Alston
Shelter
item
Cared for by itemΒ Β· AlstonLearn about Collie β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Young Collies home

What you'll need for Young Collies in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Young Collies

What life with Young Collies looks like

Young Collies is a young adult collie dog waiting at item in Alston.

A 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

Alston, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Young Collies, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Young Collies?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. item handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Young Collies on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Young Collies if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” item 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 Young Collies 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Young Collies isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with item early rather than rehoming privately; they know Young Collies 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 β€” 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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