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Willow

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

This stunning girl is Willow. Willow was very nervous and unsure for the first few weeks she was with us. She was very vocal when the staff went in her kennel and would hide in the back. The staff have worked hard with her to gain her trust and she has come out of her shell now and is showing her playful friendly side. We are looking for an experienced owner for Willow that have had nervous large breed dogs previously and will work with her on her confidence, doing this at Willow’s pace and not too rushed. She is a very independent girl who will come to you when she wants some attention, her toys are her number 1 priority in life. Willow is very food orientated and will sit nicely for her treats. This said she is a little bit chunky at the moment so is on weight management food to help her loose a few pounds, and well done to Willow and the staff as she has managed to lose 3kg up to now! She will need continued training and socialisation. Willow will benefit from a private secure garden where she can have off lead time to relax and have a sniff about. Willow has socialised ok with other dogs whilst in our care but we feel she would be best rehomed as the only dog in the home as she does prefer her own space. As Willow came into the home as a stray we have no previous history on her so would prefer an adult only household.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester)
Living with Willow
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) · ManchesterLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Willow home

What you'll need for Willow in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home (Manchester) in Manchester.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Willow, answered.

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