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Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

-17 { margin: auto; } -17 -17 img { border: 2px solid ; } -17 /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Female Born July 2015 Small / Medium size People friendly Has endured a lot Dori’s story is one of resilience and hope. Rescued from a village where she lived after escaping from life on a chain, Dori was fending for herself on the streets, frightened and hungry. She was extremely skinny and wary of people approaching her, but her life began to change when one of our amazing shelter workers started feeding her regularly. Through patience and kindness, they earned her trust, and Dori was brought to safety at the shelter as soon as a kennel became available. This small but mighty girl, has faced her challenges with incredible strength. She only has one eye, as the other was already missing when she was rescued. Recently, she underwent surgery to remove two small tumours and is now fully recovered and ready to begin a new chapter in a loving home. She is 10/12 kgs so not a big girl and measures 41 cm from floor to shoulder, 53cm from neck to base of tail. Dori is a little reserved when first meeting new people but once she feels comfortable she enjoys attention. This adorable girl is looking for a foster or forever home where she can finally experience the care and kindness she deserves. A homecheck and adoption donation will apply. Please email for more details To apply to adopt, please complete the application form below >>>>return to Search Dogs Adopt / Foster Application Form Adopt / Foster Application Form Do you want to Adopt or Foster? * Adopt Foster Are you applying for yourself or another person? If the application is for someone else, please put your name here and put their name and address in the relevant fields below * Name * Name First First Last Last Email * Phone * Full

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Romanian Rescue Appeal UK
Cared for by Romanian Rescue Appeal UK · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog home

What you'll need for Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog 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
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    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 Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog

What life with Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog looks like

Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Romanian Rescue Appeal UK in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Dori small and mighty, friendly little dog, answered.

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