How do I contact the shelter about Snoop?

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

Can I adopt Snoop if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Concern Cumbria 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 Snoop 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 Snoop 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 Animal Concern Cumbria early rather than rehoming privately; they know Snoop 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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Snoop

Lurcher · Male · Young · 1 year

At just 1-year-old, Snoop is a handsome black Lurcher with a huge personality, an even bigger heart, and plenty of brains to match. Snoop is an affectionate, people-loving boy who adores being close to his favourite humans. He's particularly enjoying sofa time in our Meet & Greet room, where he's learning that he doesn't always need to be on the go. Once settled, he's happy having cuddles, giving kisses, playing with toys or showing off his tricks. He's a very clever boy who knows sit, down, stay, place, touch and recall, and he walks beautifully on lead. He's also enjoyed social walks with other dogs and is happy watching livestock, traffic and other distractions before moving on. One of his favourite things to do on walks is pick his own blackberries, something he absolutely loves! Snoop does have plenty of energy (in short bursts), and when the zoomies arrive, they're very fast! He can become over-excited when wound up, so he'll need calm, confident handling and someone who can help him learn when it's time to switch off. We've found he responds best to clear, consistent boundaries, praise and toys rather than relying heavily on food rewards, which can make him overly excitable and mouthy. Snoop loves his toys perhaps a little too much and will try to gulp down soft toys like a seagull, so he'll need sturdy toys and supervision during play. Snoop also struggles with separation anxiety in the home, although we haven't seen this in kennels as he's settled very well into kennel life. His new family will need to build his confidence gradually and be prepared not to leave him alone for long periods initially. Snoop has been waiting far longer than we'd hoped, with very few enquiries. He's not looking for perfection; he's looking for someone willing to understand him and help him become the brilliant adult dog we know he can be. In return, he'll give you an incredibly clever, funny and affectionate companion with so much love and goofiness to give.

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Egremont

Shelter

Animal Concern Cumbria

Living with Snoop

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Snoop home

What you'll need for Snoop in week one.

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About Snoop

What life with Snoop looks like

Snoop is a extra-large young adult lurcher dog waiting at Animal Concern Cumbria in Egremont.

An young 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.

Egremont, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Snoop, answered.

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