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Bloom

Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Adult · 6 years

We believe Bloom may have had a difficult start in life, and she is now searching for a calm, loving home where she can feel safe and cherished. She will need adopters who are willing to give her time, patience, and gentle guidance as she settles into family life. Once Bloom learns to trust you, she is incredibly affectionate and forms strong bonds with her people. A home where someone is around for much of the day, particularly during her initial settling-in period, would help her feel secure and supported. With unconditional love and understanding, Bloom has all the potential to blossom into a devoted and rewarding companion. Bloom is a beautiful 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is looking for a patient and understanding home where she can continue to build her confidence. A very sensitive and nervous girl, Bloom can find new situations overwhelming and relies heavily on the reassurance of her canine companion, Iris, who she is currently kennelled with. For this reason, Bloom will need to be rehomed with Iris who will continue to help her navigate the world and provide her with the security she craves. She enjoys being outdoors but prefers to let her doggy friend investigate new surroundings first, and she can be worried by unfamiliar dogs when out walking, often seeking comfort behind her trusted humans. Bloom could live with sensible older secondary school-aged children who can respect her space and understand that sudden noises and movements may frighten her.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Bloom
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Jack Russell Terrier

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Bloom home

What you'll need for Bloom 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 Bloom

What life with Bloom looks like

Bloom is a adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

🇬🇧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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bloom, answered.

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