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Riley

Labrador Retriever · Male · Puppy · 12 months

Labrador 12 months old A big bouncy lad who needs love and leadership Very friendly but doesn’t know boundaries, and is over the top with his willingness to be your friend so a patient, dedicated adopter a must to calm him down and show him the ropes. Someone willing to put the time and effort in to get a wonderful companion He’s a handsome boy and is in rescue through no fault of his own Visit us on weds between 10-12 or Sundays between 10. 30-12

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 12 months

Location

🇬🇧Enderby

Shelter

East Midlands Dog Rescue

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About Riley

What life with Riley looks like

Riley is a large puppy labrador retriever dog waiting at East Midlands Dog Rescue in Enderby.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Riley, answered.

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