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Dotty

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Puppy Β· 10 months

Neutered/Spayed? Not yet old enough, will be required to be spayed at the appropriate age ❀️🐾 Meet Dotty β€” the sweetest little girl you could ever imagine! 🐾❀️ Dotty by name, Dotty by nature… our gorgeous, lovable little Dolly Dotty! ❀️ Dotty’s story began in Romania, where she was found abandoned as a puppy by a riverbank and taken to a safe shelter. There, she flourished alongside the other dogs and cats before travelling to the UK at around six months old. Four months ago, Dotty went into her first home. We believed she had settled in well, but sadly, despite regular check-ins, it became clear that things weren’t quite working for her. Her owner was struggling with her age, energy levels, training and diet, and eventually Dotty had to come back into our care. πŸ’” When she returned, she was understandably all over the place β€” nervous, barking, reactive and wary of strangers. She was overwhelmed and clearly unsure of the world around her. But fast forward just three weeks and what a transformation! πŸ₯° We now have a tail-wagging, fun-loving little sweetheart who is happier, more settled, listening, engaging and beginning to really enjoy life again. ❀️🐾 Dotty absolutely loves other dogs and would be very happy living with another friendly dog or as part of a little pack. Once she gets to know you, she’ll have you playing with her in no time! πŸ₯° Like many young dogs, Dotty needs patience, consistency and someone who understands that confidence and stability don’t always come naturally. There are lots of different factors that help a puppy become a happy, confident adult β€” and Dotty just needs someone willing to guide her gently in the right direction. 🐾 She is a very lovely, very sweet girl with so much love and fun to give. She just needs the right person, the right environment and the chance to continue blossoming. Adoption fee: Β£460 (including microchip registration)

Size
β€”
Age
Puppy Β· 10 months
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
Doggy Dens UK Rescue
Living with Dotty
  • βœ“Spayed
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with cats
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Doggy Dens UK RescueΒ Β· United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Dotty home

What you'll need for Dotty 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 Dotty

What life with Dotty looks like

Dotty is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Doggy Dens UK Rescue in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window β€” house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Dotty, answered.

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