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Bob

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 2 years

Name: Bob Age: 2 years old Breed: Chihuahua Sex: Male Size: Small Bob is a gorgeous little Chihuahua who has recently joined us at Midlands Dog Rescue. He is currently quite skinny and needs some TLC and good nutrition to help him reach a healthier weight. ❤️ Temperament & Personality Bob is a sweet, friendly little boy with a gentle nature. He can be a little timid at first, so he may need a little time to feel comfortable with new people and unfamiliar surroundings. Once he starts to relax, his friendly personality begins to come through. He would benefit from an understanding home that will allow him to settle at his own pace and continue building his confidence. 🏡 Behaviour & Suitability 🐾 Friendly and affectionate 🐾 A little timid initially 🐾 Small and gentle 🐾 Would benefit from a patient, reassuring home 🐾 Not cat tested As with all our dogs, introductions should be calm and gradual while Bob adjusts to his new environment. ✅ Vaccinated ✅ Microchipped ✅ Parasite treated ⚠️ Still intact ⚠️ Currently underweight/skinny ❓ Not cat tested Bob is only 2 years old and has so much ahead of him. What he needs now is a loving, secure home where he can gain some weight, build his confidence and discover just how good life can be. He may be small, but there’s plenty of personality waiting to emerge once this lovely little lad feels safe and settled. ❤️🐾

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Midlands Dog Rescue
Living with Bob
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Midlands Dog Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Chihuahua →

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Bringing Bob home

What you'll need for Bob 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
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    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 Bob

What life with Bob looks like

Bob is a small young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Midlands Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

An 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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bob, answered.

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