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Adopt Luna

Labrador Retriever · Female · Young · 1 year

Luna is a wonderfully friendly and affectionate young dog with a huge zest for life. She adores people and greets new faces with enthusiasm, although she can become a little excitable and will need support managing her feelings. Luna enjoys playing with toys on her own and can often be seen throwing them around her kennel. She loves being out exploring and is happy walking alongside other dogs, making her an ideal companion for adopters who enjoy long countryside strolls and an active lifestyle. With the right guidance, patience and support, Luna has all the makings of a fun, loyal and rewarding companion who will bring plenty of energy and love into her future home. Meet Luna, a lovely young Labrador looking for adopters who can continue her training and help manage her anxieties. She will need to live in a quieter household with two or more adults who are around for most of the day and willing to help her build confidence when people come and go, as she can find these moments overwhelming. A home with a secure garden will be important for Luna as it allows her a space to decompress and relax, alongside access to quieter walking routes away from busy crowds, as she can be very alert when out. Luna would suit patient adopters who are interested in training and activities and are ready to help guide her through the world with consistency and kindness. She would prefer to be the only pet in the home and would be happiest in an adult-only environment with low visitor traffic while she settles in.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Shoreham by Sea
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shoreham
Living with Luna
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Shoreham · Shoreham by SeaLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Luna home

What you'll need for Luna 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 Luna

What life with Luna looks like

Luna is a extra-large young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shoreham in Shoreham by Sea.

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.

Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luna, answered.

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