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Adopt Holly

Female · Senior · 9 years

Meet Holly, a wonderful 9-year-old Springer Spaniel searching for a loving home to enjoy her retirement years. That said, “retirement” doesn’t quite mean slowing down for Holly. She still has plenty of youthful energy, a constantly wiggling bum, and an endless love for playtime. Her absolute favourite? A classic tennis ball. Holly could happily chase one for hours and rarely chooses to stop on her own! While she’s young at heart, Holly is still an older girl who sometimes needs a gentle reminder to take a break and rest. She’ll benefit from an owner who can help her balance her enthusiasm with some well-earned downtime. Holly is incredibly friendly and thrives around people. She loves having someone to play with, toss her toys, and reward her with tasty treats - though not too many, as she’s carrying a little extra weight at the moment! On walks, Holly can be quite strong and tends to pull on the lead, so she’ll need an owner who can confidently handle her and help her learn to settle into a calmer walking routine. She’s generally relaxed around other dogs, often choosing to do her own thing and ignore them, which means she could enjoy social walks and meeting other dogs out and about without much fuss. She could also live with another easy going, well socialised dog following positive introductions at our centre. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate companion with a playful spirit and you can offer her the time, guidance, and most importantly : plenty of tennis balls, Holly could be the perfect match for you.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Egremont
Shelter
Animal Concern Cumbria
Living with Holly
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Animal Concern Cumbria · Egremont

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Holly home

What you'll need for Holly 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 Holly

What life with Holly looks like

Holly is a senior dog waiting at Animal Concern Cumbria in Egremont.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

Egremont, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Holly, answered.

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