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Poppy

Husky · Female · Puppy · 8 months

Meet Poppy! She is looking for an active and loving forever home. Poppy can be a little nervous when she first meets you, but once she gets to know you, her lovely, friendly personality really shines through. She absolutely loves lots of fuss and of course tasty treats! This is a very energetic and bouncy young girl who will need a home that can keep up with her. An active family who enjoys plenty of walks, outdoor adventures and playtime would be ideal. Breed experience would be an advantage, particularly for someone who understands the energy and needs of Husky type dogs. Poppy loves running around our compound with her toys and will happily drop it for you to throw again. She also has a funny, playful side – she likes playing in her water bowl and will happily spend time splashing about in it. Like any young dog, Poppy is still learning and will need continued patience, training and guidance. She does know lots of commands, which is a fantastic starting point, although she can be strong on the lead and will need someone confident and capable of helping her improve her lead manners. Poppy is also still working on her house training and does occasionally use her bed as a toilet, so her new adopter will need to be prepared to continue working with her patiently and positively. Despite these little quirks, Poppy is a lovely, affectionate and fun-loving girl with so much potential. She will need a private secure garden. Poppy has socialised well with other dogs whilst in our care and is very giddy and playful with them, so we feel following a successful meet and greet she could be rehomed with another dog of similar size and energy levels (must be neutered). As Poppy came into the home as a stray, we have no previous history on her so would prefer any children in the home to be 12+ years.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester)
Living with Poppy
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) · ManchesterLearn about Husky

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Poppy home

What you'll need for Poppy 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 Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a large puppy/kitten husky dog waiting at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) in Manchester.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

Manchester, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Poppy, answered.

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