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Chance

English Bulldog · Male · Adult · 5 years

Hi, I’m Chance!I’m 5 years old, and I’ve been waiting for my special someone for quite a while now. I’m not really sure why... because if you ask my friends here, they’ll tell you I’m an absolute lover boy. I LOVE people. Seriously. If there’s fuss on offer, I’m there! I’ll greet my favourite humans with my huge, wide-mouthed smile, a wagging tail and a bum that wiggles so much it practically has a mind of its own.I’m a very happy, affectionate boy with a huge heart. When I love someone, I love them hard. I’m incredibly loyal to my people and there’s nothing I enjoy more than being close to you, soaking up attention and reminding you just how pleased I am that you exist.I’ve come such a long way since I first arrived in rescue. I can sometimes be a little unsure when meeting other dogs, so I’m still working on my doggy social skills with my friends at the centre. And guess what? I’m doing really well! With sensible introductions, continued positive training and someone willing to give me a little time and patience, everyone here thinks I can keep making brilliant progress.But please don’t let that one little thing make you overlook everything else I have to offer.Because really, I’m just a big-hearted sweetheart looking for someone to adore. I’ll bring the smiles, the cuddles, the ridiculous bum wiggles and enough love and loyalty to fill your whole home.I’ve been waiting a long time for somebody to choose me, and I’m more than ready to start the next chapter of my life.So... maybe it’s finally time to take a Chance on me? NAWT Berkshire Trindledown Farm Wantage Road Great Shefford Berkshire RG17 7DQ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Chance
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about English Bulldog →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Chance home

What you'll need for Chance 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 Chance

What life with Chance looks like

Chance is a extra-large adult english bulldog dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Chance, answered.

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