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Donna

Labrador Retriever · Female · Young · 3 years

Darling Donna is an incredibly sweet, sensitive girl who can be worried by the outside world. Despite this, she has proven herself to be a very loving and gentle dog who enjoys nothing more than a cuddle with her favourite people. Once you have a bond with Donna, she is incredibly affectionate. She relies on these bonds to help her take brave new steps into the wider world. We are seeing more of her personality shine through day by day, particularly when she meets new four-legged friends who bring out a beautiful confidence in her. Donna is a big foodie. This, coupled with her intelligence, makes her a perfect candidate for learning new things that are helping her confidence grow each day. Donna continues to amaze us with her bravery and resilience as she makes new small victories every day. She will make a great addition to her adopter's life. Say hello to Donna, a 3-year-old Labrador X. Donna is a sweet-natured girl who needs a patient home that will give her the time and space to settle and come out of her shell. She can be worried by new places, outdoor spaces and sudden noises. As a result, Donna is looking for a home in a quiet or rural area. She could live with older secondary-aged children. Donna could potentially go home with a well-matched dog, preferably of a similar size, following successful meets, as this could help build her confidence in a new home. Her future adopters should be happy to be actively involved in carrying on with her confidence-building and slowly opening up the world to her.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Donna
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · HarefieldLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Donna home

What you'll need for Donna 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 Donna

What life with Donna looks like

Donna is a large young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

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.

Harefield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Donna, answered.

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