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Dolly

Female · Adult · 6 years

Say hello to our lovely Coonhound cross, Dolly! Dolly was brought into Battersea, due to a change in circumstances. She has a great history around her previous owner, a super affectionate girl who loved all the fuss she could get. Dolly has shown to be a little bit of a worried girlie which is reflective of her history, and her new home will need to take it slowly with her. Dolly is looking for an adult only home with no visiting children. Miss Dolly favours her own space since she isn't the biggest fan of socialising with other dogs and would very much rather stick to her self and do her own thing. For this reason she must be the only dog in the home and will be rehomed under the condition that she is muzzled in public areas, though there is scope for her to live with a cat if its the right match and set up for her. Dolly would prefer a home in a quiet location, with her own secure private garden. New owners will need to give her time to decompress in a new home and be able to continue training and confidence building moving forward. Dolly is a sensitive soul with a lot of love to give. We have seen her wonderful personality emerging as she bravely comes out of her shell, and we have no doubt she will be a fantastic addition to the right home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Dolly, 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 Dolly
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Dolly home

What you'll need for Dolly 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 Dolly

What life with Dolly looks like

Dolly is a medium-sized adult 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Dolly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dolly?
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 Dolly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dolly 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Dolly 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 Dolly 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 Dolly 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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