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Molly

Lurcher · Female · Young · 1 year

Molly is a young Lurcher who loves attention and is particularly fond of stretching out on the sofa for cuddles. Her affectionate side gives you plenty to look forward to as you get to know her. Out and about, Molly enjoys a good sniff exploring her surroundings. She gets excited when her lead appears and has enjoyed walking alongside other dogs. She has shared her kennel happily with another dog and enjoyed meeting canine friends at the centre. With walks to investigate, new skills to learn and a comfortable spot beside her new family, Molly will have plenty to keep her happy. Molly is looking for a family who can offer plenty of company while she settles into home life. She could live with older primary school aged children and a suitable dog, following successful introductions. At just a year old, Molly will need help with housetraining, basic training and gradually learning to spend time alone. Her enthusiasm for food will help her make good progress.

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Sadberge

Shelter

Dogs Trust Darlington

Living with Molly

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Molly

What life with Molly looks like

Molly is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Darlington in Sadberge.

A 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 Molly, answered.

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