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Elvis

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

FOR ADOPTION – ELVIS – PORTSMOUTHElvis is a 3 year old Labrador cross. He will make someone the most wonderful companion.He knows all his basic cues. He loves to play with all toys and balls. Elvis loves water!Elvis is crate trained and can be left for part of the day. He sleeps quietly overnight downstairs.Elvis is still young and bouncy so would best be suited to a home with children over 10.Elvis is great with other dogs on walks and could live with another dog subject to introductions. He is not cat tested.Elvis is greedy (typical Labrador ????) and eats fast so needs a slow feeder.Elvis is a fantastic family dog.Adoption fee £375 which includes;Vaccines Vet check Microchip Neutering Flea & worm treatment 5 weeks insurance with Agria Post adoption consult with an experienced behaviouristApply at more information or a guide to adoption email us at

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Phoenix Rehoming
Living with Elvis
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Phoenix Rehoming · United KingdomLearn about Labrador Retriever →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Elvis home

What you'll need for Elvis 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
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    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 Elvis

What life with Elvis looks like

Elvis is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Phoenix Rehoming 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Elvis, answered.

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