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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Young · 2 years

Personality:Lovely Fiji has come to us through no fault of her own and has been finding kennel life a little scary. Despite this she has been doing very well making lots of new friends and building her confidence with staff here. She can’t wait to show her new family her fun, cheeky side! Behaviour:Fiji is a typical staffie who can be a little boisterous when playing, she would be best suited to someone with bull breed experience or a willingness to learn about their behaviour. She can be strong on lead and also has a high prey drive so any potential adopters will need to be aware of this. Whilst she can be interested in approaching and occasionally playing with dogs she does lose interest. Fiji has previously taken time to warm up to men and has been worried around them in the past, though since arriving at the Ark she has done well making friends with both men and women! Housing:Cannot be rehomed to the Havant area. Fiji will need access to a private and secure garden to explore. Fiji has rarely been left previously and whilst we believe she could learn to be left for an hour or two potential adopters should be prepared to build up to this slowly and have someone around whilst she settles in. Children/pets:Fiji will need to be the only pet in the home and we are also looking for an adult only home. Vet history:Fiji is up to date with flea, worming and vaccinations. She will need to return to the centre at a later date to be neutered. Adoption fee:The adoption fee is £220. If you would like to make an additional donation over and above the adoption fee, this would be hugely appreciated. Additional information:All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy.We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog.Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted.Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant.Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal. All rented and leasehold properties will require written consent from the property owner or agent. This needs to be in place before completing an application form. If your application is successful, staff will request a copy. We reserve the right to remove a reserve at any stage of the adoption process if we believe it is in the best interest of the dog. Adopters should consider that previous medical conditions will now not be covered by insurance. Adopters are responsible for the on-going medical costs once the animal has been adopted. Due to the high number of applications we receive daily, regrettably we will only be able to contact the successful applicant. Please note you have to be 18+ to apply for an animal.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark
Living with Fiji
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark · United KingdomLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Fiji home

What you'll need for Fiji 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
  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 Fiji

What life with Fiji looks like

Fiji is a young adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark in United Kingdom.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Fiji, answered.

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