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Bailey

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 2 years

Meet sweet Bailey! Bailey arrived at Battersea due to a change in her previous owner's circumstances. She was described as a calm, playful girl who loved being close to her people. Since arriving at our busy London site, Bailey has found the change quite overwhelming and has shown her sensitive side. She can be worried by new people, handling and loud noises, but is slowly finding her paws. Bailey is looking for a patient family with previous experience of anxious dogs who can help her build her confidence and show her the world isn't such a scary place! Once comfortable, Bailey enjoys a cuddle with her trusted people. She has been worried about handling on site, so her new family will need to give her time to build trust and always let her approach at her own pace. She would benefit from a quiet home with multiple carers who can share her care and help minimise the time she spends alone. Bailey previously lived happily with a male Pomeranian who was her best friend. Although she has been more independent around dogs on site, she could live with a well-matched canine companion who may help her settle and grow in confidence. She has also lived happily with cats, snuggling up with them, so she could potentially share her home with dog-savvy cats following slow, supervised introductions. Bailey was gentle around visiting children in her previous home, but as she can be worried by handling and loud noises, she would be best suited to living with teenagers who can respect her space. Having found our busy London site and the outside world overwhelming, Bailey is looking for a home away from the inner city, with quiet walking routes and her own private, secure garden. This will give her a safe space to settle in and build confidence. Bailey is a lovely, sensitive girl looking for an understanding family who will give her the time and space she needs to blossom. With patience, kindness and a quieter home, we're hopeful she'll discover that the world isn't so frightening after all! If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Bailey, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. tch for the dog in question.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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Bringing Bailey home

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About Bailey

What life with Bailey looks like

Bailey is a medium-sized young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Bailey, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bailey?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own 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 Bailey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bailey if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Battersea Dogs & Cats Home whether they will for Bailey, what they require (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 Bailey already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Bailey. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bailey isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Battersea Dogs & Cats Home about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bailey 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.