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Adopt Bowser

Mastiff · Male · Senior · 10 years

Personality:Hello there, my name is Bowser and I’m ready to find my forever family. I love people especially cuddles and playing tug and i feel safe when my doggie friends are nearby. I used to run away from the cats in my foster home but am much braver now and have made friends with them. I love nothing more than playing and lounging in my padding pool when the sun is out and enjoy a good game of tug. I need dedicated adopters who are prepared to put in the time and effort it takes when raising a puppy but who are also sensitive to the fact that I can be a little nervous Behaviour:I am very scared of loud noises particularly those horrible fireworks and I was also worried by a loud motorbike outside so I would much prefer to live in a quiet area where I am not surprised by lots of noises outside. I do not like to be left alone and will cry and bark until someone comes back to me, so I will need help to learn it is ok to be on my own and will need someone around all the time to begin with. I will sleep through the night in a crate in my foster parents room but they have been waking up to take me to the toilet at 2am as I am still a baby Bowser and need to go outside frequently. Housing:I would like to live in a quiet area not on a main road due to being worried by loud noises. I would benefit from a garden where I can let off steam. I cannot be rehomed to the PO9 area. Please do not apply for me if you are not in a position to adopt within 2 weeks maximum. We will not process applications with holidays approaching. Someone will need to be with me all the time to begin with until i can slowly learn that being alone is ok. Children/pets:I would prefer to be housed with another calm confident dog and could live with dog savvy cats and small animals who have their own space. I can live with adults and children over 10 years old. Vet history:I will be fully vaccinated and am up to date with flea and worming treatment. I will need to return to the centre to be castrated when i am old enough. Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £250. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated. Additional information:All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy.We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog.Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted.Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant.Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal. All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy. We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog. Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted. Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant. Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Bowser
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Mastiff

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bowser home

What you'll need for Bowser 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
  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 Bowser

What life with Bowser looks like

Bowser is a small senior mastiff dog waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Bowser, answered.

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