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Reba

Female

Reba is a very smart, social, friendly and beautiful Labrador mix. She’s about six years old and weighs 30 kilos. We believe she can be ok in the city but it’s likely that she will thrive better in a rural area and we know she would love to run around in a secure, fenced garden. She’s ok with the other dogs she’s met so far at the shelter and for the moment she shares her enclosure with Poseidon, our gorgeous German shepherd.But she will need a proper introduction to new dogs. This girl will definitely need someone who is willing to work with her both physically and mentally, because she’s a really smart girl with energy, so she needs to work! About children – it’s better if they are older, because she is rather big and lively and might knock smaller children over. Reba isn’t fond of the shelter cats and so should not share home with a cat. We have no clue about her past and we don’t know if she has ever lived inside a house (probably not), so her future family will need to be patient and help her learn. Maybe sweet Reba is the dog you’ve been looking for? I’m a lively, loving Labrador mix and I think I could be someone’s dream dog.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Starlight Barking Trust
Living with Reba
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Starlight Barking Trust · United Kingdom

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Reba home

What you'll need for Reba 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 Reba

What life with Reba looks like

Reba is a large adult dog waiting at Starlight Barking Trust in United Kingdom.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Reba, answered.

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