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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Mabel has a story that tugs at your heart. She was born on the streets of Romania, where survival – not comfort – was part of everyday life. Alongside her two siblings, Mabel learned to navigate a world that was often uncertain and unforgiving. Thankfully, their story changed when they were rescued and brought to safety. In a wonderful twist of fate, their mum Harper was also rescued and adopted through Just for Dogs, and both of Mabel’s siblings have now found their forever homes. Now, Mabel is the only one from her little family still waiting. Mabel is absolutely beautiful, with a striking fox-like appearance. But it’s not just her looks that make her unforgettable – it’s her personality. There’s something about Mabel that stays with you long after you’ve met her. Because of her start in life, Mabel can be nervous when meeting new people and will need owners who understand the body language of a nervous dog & are willing to invest time into slowly building a bond. She often feels excited to see you, her tail and body language showing that she wants to connect, but the world is still a little overwhelming and human touch can feel like a big step until she truly trusts you. For this reason, we believe she would do best in a home as an only dog and adult-only home. Once you’ve built that trust, she’ll choose to sit beside you, leaning into the comfort she’s discovering for the first time. And before long, that nervous girl who wasn’t sure about touch will roll over belly-up, inviting the affection she once felt unsure about. Those moments feel incredibly rewarding, because you know just how brave she has had to be to get there. Hidden within Mabels gentle nature, is a cheeky little spark that will steal your heart, while she steals all your belongings… Mabel is looking for adopters who understand that building trust takes time. But those who are willing to give her that patience will be rewarded with a truly special bond and the joy of watching a once-nervous street dog grow into a loved and cherished family member. Mabel’s Ideal Home

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Just For Dogs (East Midlands)
Living with Mabel
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

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 medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Just For Dogs (East Midlands) in United Kingdom.

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 Mabel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mabel?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Just For Dogs (East Midlands) 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 — Just For Dogs (East Midlands) 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 Just For Dogs (East Midlands) 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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