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Bobby

Cockapoo · Male · Adult · 6 years

Meet Bobby, a gentle little soul who is slowly discovering that the world can be a kind place. Bobby arrived at Battersea with six of his siblings from another rescue, so unfortunately we have no information about their previous history. Having missed out on so many early life experiences, everything is still new to Bobby, but with patience and reassurance his sweet, affectionate personality is beginning to shine. Bobby has been staying with a foster family who have reported that though he took some time to warm up, he loves being close to his people and will happily curl up beside you once he feels safe. He is looking for a calm home of with older teenagers or adults only in a quiet area. He's looking for experienced owners who can help him build confidence at his own pace, with a private garden and quiet walks when he's ready. Bobby will need to be the only dog in the home, where he can enjoy all the love and attention. Due to his discomfort and some reactions we have seen on site and on foster around other dogs, he will need to be kept on lead in public going forward. Prospective owners will need to speak to one of our Vets about his medical considerations and ongoing costs prior to meeting him, as he has had some medical interventions during his stay which have result in some loss of hearing and he will have to be on medication long-term. If you have a kind heart, realistic expectations, and the time to help a nervous dog blossom, Bobby could become the most loyal companion you could wish for. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Bobby, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Bobby

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Bobby

What life with Bobby looks like

Bobby is a medium-sized adult cockapoo dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bobby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bobby?: 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 Bobby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bobby 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bobby 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 Bobby 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 Bobby 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.