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Opie

Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 1 year

Nick-name Dopey-Opie builds strong bonds with his family and loves to cosy up on the sofa, and he’ll sit on your lap. He’s loving, affectionate and loves attention. Opie likes to keep busy and he’ll join you on a hike where you can explore the countryside together, big open areas are his ideal spots. He’ll happily dip in water, and he loves to visit the beach. He can be strong on his lead at times, and he is excitable, bouncy, and playful around other dogs. His recall is currently hit and miss and will need some more practice. His favourite treat is cheese, but he’ll accept most dog treats. He likes to play with soft toys especially the one that sounds like a duck. He enjoys rope toys and a squeaky ball. He knows a few tricks including a sit, wait, and leave. To keep his clever brain engaged, why not teach some new tricks and make it fun and rewarding. Introducing Opie. A one-year-old Lab cross Lurcher looking for a fun, active, and loving home. He could potentially share his home with a playful dog of similar size or be equally as happy as the only dog in the home with social doggy pals when out and about. Opie will need a home without cats or small furries as he has a prey drive, he is worried of livestock. Opie is instantly friendly and excited with new people and could share his home with secondary school aged children. He is housetrained and he could cope with a busy home environment. He is okay with car travel but may whine if the journey is long. Opie has lots of energy and will need to put that energy into action with long walks and brain games. He may enjoy agility or cani cross. If Opie was to find a home with a garden, the garden will need to be secure with high fences as he can bounce and clear a low fence.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Ilfracombe
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe
Living with Opie
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Ilfracombe · IlfracombeLearn about Labrador Retriever →

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Bringing Opie home

What you'll need for Opie 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 Opie

What life with Opie looks like

Opie is a large young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Opie, answered.

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