How do I contact the shelter about Emily?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Manchester handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Emily on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Emily if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust 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 Emily 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 Emily 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 Manchester early rather than rehoming privately; they know Emily 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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Emily

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 8 years

Meet Emily, our bouncy and a little bit bonkers 8 year old Labrador that is seeking a forever family that can match her enthusiasm for all things life! She loves nothing more than zooming around secure areas with her favourite toy in her mouth, proving just how clever she is by happily offering sits and downs in exchange for tasty rewards! Out on walks, she enjoys every scent the world has to offer. Though she can find it hard to fully relax indoors and prefers the comfort of staying close to her people, Emily’s food‑motivation, love of interaction, and eagerness to learn means she’ll thrive with patient adopters who can support her as she continues to grow in confidence and settle into home life. Emily is looking for a home where any children are of upper primary school ages and above as she is a lively girl. She would like to be the only dog in the home, as she is undersocialised around them so would benefit from a family willing to work on this with her. Emily would not be suited to live with cats, however could live with small furries if they are kept separate. She would love a private secure garden where she can explore freely and burn off some of her endless energy. Emily can struggle to settle in a home environment so would suit adopters that are dedicated to her ongoing training, providing a patient and stable environment for her. As she struggles to be left on her own, Emily is looking for a home that can build up her time spent alone slowly as she settles in. She would also like a home where any car travel is not essential as she will need to continue her confidence training around this before heading on adventures. Emily will require home trials to assist in her settling into her home, therefore her new family will need to reside within one hour of the rehoming centre so we can facilitate this.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇬🇧Manchester

Shelter

Dogs Trust Manchester

Living with Emily

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Emily home

What you'll need for Emily in week one.

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About Emily

What life with Emily looks like

Emily is a small adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Manchester in Manchester.

An 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 Emily, answered.

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