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Charlie (Nickname – Charles)

Golden Retriever · Male · Young · 1 year

GOLDEN BOY CHARLIE!❤️ I’m the first Golden Retriever to arrive at All Creatures in 14 years! 🧡 I’m a very special, unique boy with lots of character and love to give. I’d ideally love a home with someone experienced with larger dogs (it doesn’t have to be a Golden Retriever!). I’ll need some training, but most importantly, I need stability and a fresh start, as my little world has been turned upside down at such a young age. ❤️‍🩹 I’m a very affectionate boy and already know a few tricks! I can sit, lie down and even do a middle! My biggest challenge is learning to walk nicely on the lead, so I’ll need someone patient and committed to helping me master this!

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

All Creatures Great & Small Animal Sanctuary

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Charlie (Nickname – Charles) is a young adult golden retriever dog waiting at All Creatures Great & Small Animal Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

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