How do I contact the shelter about Billy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Ilfracombe handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Billy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Billy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Ilfracombe 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 Billy 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 Billy 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 Dogs Trust Ilfracombe early rather than rehoming privately; they know Billy 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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Billy

Collie · Male · Adult · 5 years

Billy greets the people he knows with excitement and a waggy tail. He is incredibly affectionate and adores a fuss. Once he feels safe and settled, there's nothing he loves more than curling up beside you on the sofa for a snuggle. His foster carer describes him perfectly, saying, "He is wonderfully affectionate, happy and content little companion who has been an absolute pleasure to have in the home!" Billy is currently thriving in a quiet foster home where he enjoys a peaceful lifestyle. His latest adventures include trips to Dartmoor which he loved exploring, Braunton Burrows, where he does well not chasing rabbits, he loves Torridge Commons on his long-line jumping in and out of the river and, when it’s quiet, the beach so he can dip in the sea! He much prefers calm environments, as busy or noisy places can make him feel a bit worried. Billy will bring you his toys so you can have a game of ball or tuggy together. He's motivated by food and has recently been enjoying frozen treats in a Kong. While he'll happily accept any tasty treat, chicken is definitely his favourite! He already knows "sit", "paw", "down", "leave", and "stay", has a great name response, and enjoys learning with positive, reward-based training. Billy has made some doggy pals whilst out and about with his foster carer. He prefers dogs who don’t jump all over him and are happy to coexist alongside him on a walk. He generally isn’t bothered by other dogs and is happy to ignore them and carry on with his own adventure. Billy is looking for adopters who will continue to build his confidence and enjoy everything that makes him special. In return, they'll gain a loving, loyal companion who will reward their kindness with endless affection, happy tail wags, and plenty of snuggles. Billy is a handsome five-year-old Collie cross Labrador looking for a loving home with adult adopters. Billy is looking to be the only dog in the home and will need a home without cats or small furries. With his foster carers he has been enjoying walks on Dartmoor and has been fine to pass by livestock on his lead. Billy has a successful introduction plan for visitors to the home. As he can be worried by unfamiliar people coming in the home unannounced, he is seeking a quieter home without lots of visitors. He is happy to be left alone for a few hours at a time, he will just nap. He is fully housetrained. Although car travel isn’t his favourite thing, he will happily get in the car and travel when needed. Billy has been instantly forming bonds with women, and he has been taking a little longer to open up to men. The best approach is simply to let Billy choose to come over when he is ready and he has been successfully making new friends this way. Once he has made a new friend he will go up to them for snuggles or take his toy up to them and ask them to play. Potential adopters will need to visit the centre a couple of times to get to know Billy before taking him home. “Billy deserves a forever home where he feels safe, loved, and understood and in return he’ll bring his family nothing but love, laughter and happiness.” (Quote by his current foster carers.)

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Ilfracombe

Shelter

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe

Living with Billy

✓House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · Ilfracombe Learn about Collie →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Billy home

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About Billy

What life with Billy looks like

Billy is a small adult collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

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.

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Billy, answered.

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