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Foggy

English Bulldog · Male · Young · 2 years

Foggy would suit a calm, quieter home environment with minimal traffic, as he has shown reactivity towards wildlife, cars and bikes. For this reason, he will need to be kept on lead in public and muzzled at all times to help him feel safe and secure while continuing his training. With the right guidance and consistency, Foggy has so much potential to flourish into a well-rounded companion. He is looking for an active household ready to invest time, patience and love into helping him become his very best self. In return, Foggy promises endless affection, loyalty and plenty of cuddles as a devoted furry family member. Foggy is a 2-year-old bundle of energy who is bursting with personality and affection. Instantly friendly with everyone he meets, he greets new people with confidence and absolutely adores a fuss and a cuddle. He’s a high-energy boy who will thrive in an active home where he can enjoy plenty of exercise, enrichment and companionship. Due to his size and bouncy nature Foggy can live with older teens that are comfortable with these behavious. He will need patient adopters who are committed to continuing his training, particularly around other dogs as he is currently under-socialised and can get frustrated when mixing with other dogs. He’s incredibly motivated and eager to learn, so training will be both rewarding and enjoyable for him and his new family. A secure garden would be ideal, and any time left alone will need to be built up gradually as he cannot be left initially.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Foggy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Foggy home

What you'll need for Foggy 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

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    €20–35

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About Foggy

What life with Foggy looks like

Foggy is a young adult english bulldog dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Foggy, answered.

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