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Adopt Harley

Male · Young · 1 year

Harley is a young Springer spaniel who was signed over into our care through no fault of his own. He is looking for a very active home with experience of owning spaniels and what it takes to meet their needs to keep them happy. He is a handsome chap who needs a secure private garden with a tall boundary as he can be bouncy at times and we wouldn’t want any accidental escapes! Harley is looking for a home that will be interested in training and keeping his brain busy, things like scent work or Hoopers would be a fantastic outlet for this wonderful boy to engage his brain. He does have mild hip dysplasia but this is not currently causing him any issues but he may require medication at some point in the future if it starts to give him any problems. He will also be going with a neuter agreement upon adoption so that once he has settled into his new home he can come back to us to get neutered. Harley can live with children 16+ who are confident around excitable dogs but as he is still young and undersocialised he can sometimes mouth when overwhelmed – however he is doing well with training and management for this. He adores nothing more than carrying around toys and showing you just how much he loves them, he is foody as well which makes training easier – we are currently introducing him to clicker training and teaching him some basic cues and manners. Harley has shown to be good with other dogs so far and we are hoping to mix him with another dog on site at some point to determine if he could live with another dog – so keep an eye out for updates on this. Harley struggles with kennel life and is currently on some medication to help him feel a bit more relaxed during his stay here. He will be rehomed on this medication and weaned off of it once in his forever home. He will make a fantastic best friend for someone willing to put the time, energy and patience into training this fantastic, smart boy and he will repay you by being the best adventure companion you could hope for. "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a dog. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Bristol
Shelter
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
Living with Harley
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Bristol Animal Rescue Centre · Bristol

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Bringing Harley home

What you'll need for Harley 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 Harley

What life with Harley looks like

Harley is a young adult dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Harley, answered.

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