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Chance

Male · Young · 3 years

Meet Chance! He is a lovely, friendly boy who absolutely adores people and loves nothing more than lots of fuss, attention and affection. He is a real character and will happily make sure you know when he wants attention! Chance can be quite an excitable boy and will jump up when seeking attention. When he becomes over-stimulated, he can also be a little humpy so his new adopter will need to be prepared to calmy redirect him and help him learn appropriate ways to manage his excitement. He can be vocal in kennels and is also a bit of an escape artist, so secure surroundings and a family who can keep a close eye on him will be important. The good news is that Chance has already had his BOAS surgery and has made a full recovery. His health and breathing have been carefully supported, and he is now fully recovered from the procedure. Chance is a fun, affectionate and loving little boy with plenty of personality. He is looking for a home that will give him the time, patience and structure he will need. He will also need a private secure garden. Chance has socialised with other dogs whilst in our care but can be a little ‘humpy’ with them so we feel he would be best rehomed as the only dog in the home where his adopter can work on his manners when interacting with other dogs. As Chance came into the home as a stray, we have no previous history on him so would prefer any children in the home to be 14+ years.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester)
Living with Chance
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) · Manchester

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Chance home

What you'll need for Chance in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Chance

What life with Chance looks like

Chance is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) in Manchester.

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.

Manchester, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chance, answered.

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