Available

Opal

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Opal is a lovely senior girl. She is 10years + . Super friendly and affectionate and looking for a home to cuddle up in. She has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism recently and we are controlling this with diet. If you are interested in giving her a home we are happy to discuss any ongoing medical needs .

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Lulu

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About Opal

What life with Opal looks like

Opal is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Lulu in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Opal, answered.

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