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fluffy

Shih Tzu · Male · Puppy · 7 months

Fluffy is friendly with other dogs, but he's still learning about boundaries and how to interact calmly. When out on walks, he can be quite vocal around other dogs, and when playing off lead, he can get a little overexcited and rather enthusiastically encourage them to join in! For this reason, we're looking for a home where Fluffy can be the only dog, allowing his family to focus on his training without the added distraction of another dog in the household. He would also benefit hugely from positive socialisation classes, where he can learn how to calmly and appropriately interact with other dogs. We are also looking for a home with older children who understand that puppies can be bouncy, excitable and occasionally a little too enthusiastic with their mouths! His new family will need to be comfortable putting in the time and effort to teach him appropriate behaviour. But please don't let his puppy antics put you off! Fluffy has SO much potential, and underneath all that fluff and excitement is a lovely young dog who is just waiting for someone to show him the ropes. His ideal home will be with an active family who enjoy getting out and about, exploring new places and having fun. He'll need plenty of mental stimulation, exercise, training and, of course, lots of love. Fluffy is looking for someone willing to help him become the perfect companion. In return, you'll have a fun-loving, adventurous best friend who will bring plenty of laughter and happiness into your life.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 7 months

Location

🇬🇧Braintree

Shelter

RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Living with fluffy

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About fluffy

What life with fluffy looks like

fluffy is a medium-sized puppy shih tzu dog waiting at RSPCA Danaher Animal Home in Braintree.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — 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.

🇬🇧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 fluffy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about fluffy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Danaher Animal Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw fluffy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt fluffy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Danaher Animal 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is fluffy 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 fluffy 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 Danaher Animal Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know fluffy 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.