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Blue

Male · Young · 2 years

Gorgeous Blue whose nickname is Bluey, is sweet but nervous. He is devoted and loyal to his people. Blue is happiest when he is curled up next to you on the sofa. He enjoys a fuss and a snuggle with his trusted people. He loves treats including Bonios and sweet potato. His quirks include, ‘if you open the freezer, he expects an ice-cube!’ He doesn’t love the rain! Blue knows a sit, paw, spin, wait, and back! He prefers his walks in quieter locations where he can relax and take in lots of sniffs. He was fine to visit a Pets at Home store recently. He enjoys a paddle in shallow water. He is happy to meet up and socialise with familiar dogs and familiar people and roam about off his lead with his doggy pals. He can be worried by big dogs and dogs he does not yet know. Blue enjoys playing with toys, he likes soft toys, and a game of fetch and tug. Blue is a two-year-old German Shepherd looking for a quiet and loving home. He could share his home with upper secondary school aged children. He is looking to be the only dog in the home with potential to live with one in the future; Blue needs to get to know dogs gradually. He would benefit from having social doggy pals when out and about. Blue has no history around cats, small furries, or livestock. He is housetrained. He travels well in the boot of the car. Blue is happy to be left alone for a few hours at a time. Experience of the breed would be helpful. Blue is a sensitive boy and can be nervous so he would benefit from predictability and routine. Potential adopters should expect to come to the centre a few times to build up a friendship with Blue before adoption.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Blue
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · Ilfracombe

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Bringing Blue home

What you'll need for Blue 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 Blue

What life with Blue looks like

Blue is a large young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Blue, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Blue?
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 Blue on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Blue 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 Blue 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 Blue 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 Blue 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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