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Alex

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 2 months

Alex is a loveable young chap who is looking for his new home. He is looking for understanding and patient new owners who can give him the time he needs to build confidence and grow into a well rounded dog. He is located at our Old Windsor Centre. He has been social with his siblings and when meeting new people. As he is a young pup, Alex will need to learn the basics from scratch, get used to a new home environment and routines. Alex has a lot of growing to do and he is going to be a large dog. His new family will need to have experience with managing and handling larger dogs, to help support him during the puppy stages and build on calm manners. He has been introduced to another dog who was not part of his litter, he was worried to start with and preferred his own space. We feel Alex could live with another calm dog who can give space to start with and then once he gains confidence, who will be happy to tolerate puppy play and be a good role model for him as he develops. Due to his adult size, Alex will need a private and secure garden, this will give him the space to stretch his legs and get used to new sounds and smells in his new home. Alex has shown staff here already that he has a lot of potential to grow up to be a delightful and loyal companion for his new family. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about, Alex you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 2 months
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Alex
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Alex home

What you'll need for Alex 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 Alex

What life with Alex looks like

Alex is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Under-socialized, requires patience and specialized handling due to puppy farm background

🇬🇧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 Alex, answered.

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