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Sirius

English Springer Spaniel · Male · Adult · 6 years

Sirius is a handsome 6-year-old liver and white Springer Spaniel, looking for a home where he can truly relax and enjoy being a dog. He thrives on human interaction and forms strong bonds with those around him. Sirius is affectionate, gentle, and happiest when close to his people. He settles well in a home environment and is friendly with visitors, often carrying one of his 2 beloved soft toys for reassurance, when he feels unsure or excited. Sirius is intelligent, active, and strives hard to please. He really enjoys gundog-style activities, retrieval games, scent work, and learning new skills. He responds especially well to kind, reward-based training using toys, food, clickers, and whistles. Sirius has had some difficult experiences with other dogs after being attacked on two separate occasions, which understandably left him feeling worried around unfamiliar dogs while out walking. With patient training and support, he has made excellent progress and is now able to socialise with other dogs in controlled environments and at the park. Sirius has been taught to walk well on the lead, but if something exciting catches his attention he can be strong. His recall is improving well with whistle training, although this remains a work in progress. Sirius needs a patient, experienced home, willing to continue guiding him with kindness, consistency, and understanding. Sometimes he can become a bit overwhelmed if life becomes too busy or demanding too quickly, so he needs adopters who can give him both structure and plenty of downtime. With the right people around him, Sirius will truly flourish. Sirius would be happiest in an adult-only, pet-free home with adopters who can offer him mental stimulation, companionship, and a steady routine. Kennel life does not suit Sirius, he needs to live alongside people who appreciate his affectionate nature, intelligence, and huge potential. To find out more about adopting from NWESSR and make an online application please click on the application form button below. Application Form

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
English Springer Spaniel Rescue NW England
Living with Sirius
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Cared for by English Springer Spaniel Rescue NW England · United KingdomLearn about English Springer Spaniel →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sirius home

What you'll need for Sirius 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 Sirius

What life with Sirius looks like

Sirius is a extra-large adult english springer spaniel dog waiting at English Springer Spaniel Rescue NW England 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 Sirius, answered.

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