How do I contact the shelter about Scout?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Harefield handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Scout on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Scout if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Harefield 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 Scout 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 Scout 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 Harefield early rather than rehoming privately; they know Scout 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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Scout

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 4 years

Scout is the best girl! She is very sweet and loves to have her favourite people around as much as she can. If you enjoy peaceful walks, she would make the perfect walking buddy. She absolutely adores going out on adventures and has lots of energy to burn off. She can be bouncy and loves getting her nose to the ground as much as she can. Scout knows her name and shows off a great sit and down. She would benefit from learning to keep all four paws on the floor. Scout enjoys her enrichment as well as any form of engaging training. Treats are the true way to Scout’s heart! Scout is a great girl who is sure to bring her forever family lots of joy! Apply to adopt today and favourite Scout! Meet Scout, a gorgeous 4-year-old Labrador X. Scout is looking for active adopters who can provide her with lots of mental and physical stimulation. She needs adopters who can continue working on Scout's dog socialisation and help her learn to be polite around other dogs. She has made amazing progress with our team and is looking to carry this on in her future home! Scout is positively muzzle-trained and will need to wear one when out in public due to her dog reactivity. She will need to be the only pet in the home and can live with older, secondary-aged children. She would be happy to be left for longer periods of time once she has had time to settle into the home, but this will need to be built up. Scout would love a private and secure garden with ideally 6ft or taller fencing and potentially a long line to keep her content and safe. She would do best in a neighbourhood where there won't be dogs or dogs/people walking by the garden. Scout does have some medical considerations that will be discussed with our vet team upon booking.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Harefield

Shelter

Dogs Trust Harefield

Living with Scout

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · Harefield Learn about Labrador Retriever →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Scout home

What you'll need for Scout in week one.

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About Scout

What life with Scout looks like

Scout is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

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.

Note from the shelter: Must be muzzle-trained in public, needs socialization work with dogs, requires secure 6ft+ fencing, has medical considerations to discuss with vet team

🇬🇧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 Scout, answered.

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