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Chilli

Dachshund Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 5 years

Meet Chill! Chilli was gifted in to Battersea after a change in her previous owner's circumstances. She is a sensitive girl who needs a little time to come out of her shell and build trust. When Chilli first arrived on site she was very worried and took a bit of time to warm up to our staff. Once she feels comfortable, she is a friendly, loving girl and enjoys pottering around on her walks, sniffing and exploring at her own pace. As a typical Daxi, she can be quite vocal at times and knows how to use her voice! She has a history of barking towards stangers or things that worry her and so will need new owners who are used to working with anxious or vocal dogs and who would be confident continuing her training and helping her to feel more secure. Chilli would love a quiet home with an enclosed garden and quieter walking routes, where she can settle in her own time. Chilli can be vocal when meeting other dogs but does settle around them after initial greets. She would happily be suited to being the only dog in the home, however she could live with another friendly, calm dog that wouldn't mind her vocal side. Due to Chilli's sensitive nature and her worried behaviours around new people, we feel that she would be best suited to a home with experienced teenagers who understand and will be respectful of her when she needs space. Chilli's new family will need to be patient while helping build her confidence around new people and dogs. Chilli has a history of being stressed when left alone in her previous home so she is looking for new owners with low leaving hours who can gradually teach her to feel comfortable being left on her own for short periods. With time, understanding and a little patience, Chilli has the potential to blossom into a lovely companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Chilli, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ch for the dog in question.

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Chilli
  • βœ•Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats HomeΒ Β· LondonLearn about Dachshund β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Chilli home

What you'll need for Chilli in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Chilli

What life with Chilli looks like

Chilli is a small adult dachshund 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

London, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chilli, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chilli?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chilli on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chilli if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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 Chilli 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Chilli isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chilli 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 β€” 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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