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Willow

Labrador Retriever · Female · Young · 1 year

Willow could live with children aged 10+. She could live with other dogs, but no cats or small animals. Willow is a brilliant young lady who is full of energy! She’s a super switched on girl who likes to be busy! She can be a little shy initially when meeting new people, but it doesn’t take her long to warm up – especially if treats or a ball are involved! Willow would be best suited to an experienced family who can help her learn that she doesn’t always need to be on the go and that there’s times where she needs to be able to relax and settle – something she hasn’t quite grasped yet! As well as a family who are able to commit to her ongoing training, she needs an active home who can keep up with her physically and take her on lots of lovely adventures, to ensure both her body and mind are fulfilled. Willow has previously lived with children aged 10 and over and was said to be great with them – just excitable. She also enjoys meeting other dogs and will often try to play with them, although she can be a little wary of very boisterous dogs and isn’t always so keen to interact. When comfortable however, she is a very energetic and playful lady – so if she was to live with another dog, they’d need to be able to tolerate her excitable manner! Willow is such a sweet little soul who needs a little help and guidance, but will no doubt make a wonderful addition to the forever family who can provide her with the life she deserves.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Newcastle

Shelter

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

Living with Willow

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Willow home

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About Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a small young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Willow, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Willow?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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 — Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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 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 Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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.