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Achilles

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

He has a ‘best friend’, Giovanni,a young male dog at the shelter, so with a slow and careful introduction, he can probably be a great companion for another dog. Achilles is estimated to be about 5 years old, and weighs around 30 kilos. He’s s a lively and energetic dog, that needs an active family, willing to work with him both physically and mentally. A home where he can release his energy and get his daily dose of activities. If there are children in his future home, they must be older,not because Achilles doesn’t like children but because he might knock them over in his joy. He does not like cats and should not share a home with one. Since we have no idea if Achilles has ever lived inside a home, he will most likely have to learn a lot about being a family dog, he needs time, patience and love. They call me the love-bug because I have so much love to give. This can sometimes make me a little jealous of other dogs if I have to share my humans. I find some of the male dogs at the shelter a bit overwhelming but I’m happy to share my pen with Giovanni because he’s a nice calm boy. If you’re looking for a dog to shower you with affection then I’m your boy!

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Starlight Barking Trust
Living with Achilles
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Starlight Barking Trust · United KingdomLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Achilles home

What you'll need for Achilles 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 Achilles

What life with Achilles looks like

Achilles is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Starlight Barking Trust 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 Achilles, answered.

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