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Nell

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nell has found herself in our care with Remy through no fault of their own. She is a sweet girl who can lack a little confidence at times but gets lots of reassurance from Remy and her people. Nell will need to be the only dog in the home along with Remy, but could have some calm walking friends outside. True to her breed Nell loves her grub. So much so that her and Remy will need to be fed in separate rooms otherwise they will try to steal each other's food! Both Nell and Remy love to chase tennis balls and are a joy to play with together. She travels well in the car but will need her new family to be able to give her a little lift up into the car so that she can join in on all the fun family adventures. Nell is looking for a home with her best friend Remy. She has previously been house trained but has not been living indoors recently so will need somebody at home for most of the day to give her a refresher and to build her leaving hours slowly whilst she settles. She will need to be the only pet in the home, apart from Remy of course, and can live with children of high school age. Potential adopters should consider the cost of owning two dogs before applying, as these girls are very bonded and would hate to be separated.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Nell
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Merseyside · LiverpoolLearn about Labrador Retriever →

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Bringing Nell home

What you'll need for Nell 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 Nell

What life with Nell looks like

Nell is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

An 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.

Liverpool, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nell, answered.

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