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Bluebell

English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 7 years

Meet Bluebell, a 7-year-old Bulldog with a wonderfully fun-loving personality that's sure to put a smile on your face. She's a food enthusiast who loves showing off her playful side, especially when a tennis ball is involved. Bluebell enjoys the comforts of home and feels happiest when she can snooze upstairs and curl up on the sofa with her favourite people nearby. She loves getting out for walks, taking her time to explore the world through her nose and investigate her surroundings. In her previous foster home, Bluebell was fantastic with visitors and proved to be an excellent travel companion, happily jumping into the car and settling quickly for the ride. Bluebell can live with upper primary school-aged children who will enjoy her fun-loving, affectionate personality and all the joy she brings to everyday life. She's looking for a home where she can be the centre of attention as the only dog and cannot live with any other pets. Bluebell thrives on companionship and would love adopters who can give her plenty of time to settle, with any leaving hours introduced gradually and at her pace. In return, she'll offer endless loyalty, plenty of cuddles, and a constant source of entertainment with her wonderfully quirky Bulldog character. With a cosy spot on the sofa, a predictable routine, and lots of love, Bluebell is sure to thrive as part of the family.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Dogs Trust Manchester
Living with Bluebell
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Dogs Trust Manchester · ManchesterLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Bluebell home

What you'll need for Bluebell 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 Bluebell

What life with Bluebell looks like

Bluebell is a medium-sized adult english bulldog dog waiting at Dogs Trust Manchester in Manchester.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs minimal leaving hours, requires gradual settling period, needs secure garden

🇬🇧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 Bluebell, answered.

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