Not confirmed since October 12, 2026

Swan

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 2 years

Swan came into our care as a stray, meaning we don’t have any previous history on her. She is a very friendly and affection girl, who loves nothing more than a good cuddle with you. As Swan is still young, she would be best suited to an active home able to give her the regular exercise that she requires. Swan thoroughly enjoys playing in our enclosed area where she loves playing and chasing tennis balls. Knowledge of Swan’s breed would be beneficial. At times Swan can be a little boisterous and fully on when she gets all excited to see you. We believe she would be best suited to a home with children no younger than 16 years old – subject to a successful meet.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧Warrington

Shelter

Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Cheshire)

Living with Swan

✓Good with kids

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About Swan

What life with Swan looks like

Swan is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Cheshire) in Warrington.

A 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Swan, answered.

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