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Mabel

Labrador Retriever · Female · Young · 3 years

Once Mabel feels comfortable, her lovely personality begins to blossom. She is a sweet-natured girl who forms strong bonds with the people she trusts and is a joy to spend time with. Clever and eager to learn, Mabel enjoys having her mind engaged and would thrive with owners who enjoy helping her develop new skills and celebrate her achievements along the way. She walks nicely alongside polite dogs and would enjoy regular walking companions to help build her confidence. Tennis balls are also high on Mabel's list of favourite things, bringing out her playful side and reminding everyone that beneath her initial shyness is a fun-loving young dog. With patience, kindness, and encouragement, Mabel is sure to reward her future family with a lifetime of loyalty, companionship, and those special moments when her bright personality truly shines. Mabel is a lovely 3-year-old Labrador Cross Poodle with a gentle heart and so much potential waiting to flourish in the right home. While she may be a little shy when meeting new people, it doesn't take long before her sweet nature begins to shine through. Mabel is looking for a patient and understanding home that can help her continue building her confidence at her own pace. She would like to be the only pet in the home, allowing her to fully settle into family life, but she could happily enjoy having canine walking friends. Mabel would benefit from adopters with behavioural experience or those who are willing to learn, as she can sometimes display appeasement behaviours. Initially, she will need owners who are around for most of the day while she settles into her new routine and learns that the world isn't such a scary place after all.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Telford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Living with Mabel
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Mabel home

What you'll need for Mabel 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 Mabel

What life with Mabel looks like

Mabel is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

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.

Telford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mabel, answered.

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