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Cutie

Female · Young · 2 years

Cutie is a loving and friendly girl who will thrive with a family who can keep her busy, provide clear guidance and enjoy her energetic terrier personality. She has a strong prey drive, so she will need to remain on lead when out in public and her new family should be prepared to manage this responsibly. In return, Cutie has lots of love, affection and fun to give. She is looking for a committed home where she can be part of the family, enjoy plenty of adventures and receive all the attention, enrichment and companionship she deserves. Cutie is a 2-year-old Patterdale Terrier who is an affectionate, fun-loving girl with a real zest for life. She adores people and loves nothing more than playing with her toys. Cutie could potentially live with another dog who is tolerant of her playful and often boisterous play style. She is looking for an adult-only home with an active family who understands the needs of the breed and can provide plenty of exercise, training and enrichment. Cutie loves being around people, so a home where someone is around for most of the day would be ideal. Any time left alone will need to be introduced gradually and sensitively.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Cutie
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Cutie home

What you'll need for Cutie 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 Cutie

What life with Cutie looks like

Cutie is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Cutie, answered.

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