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Gigi

Female · Adult · 5 years

Support and Health How much training will I need? Needs ongoing support Can I be left alone? Yes Gigi was previously comfortable being left home alone for up to 5 hours. She will need her home-alone time to be built up again slowly and at a pace she is comfortable with after an initial settling-in period. Do I have any medical conditions? None This pet has a clean bill of health and can be fully insured after rehoming. Who I can live with Can I live with dogs? No Can I live with cats? No Can I live with small pets? Yes, conditionally - Potentially suitable to live with securely housed small pets. Additional information Currently, Gigi isn’t comfortable meeting dogs out on walks. She will often try to avoid other dogs, but may bark or back away if they continue into her space, particularly if they approach too quickly. We feel Gigi has the potential to make friends again in the future, as she has previously enjoyed spending time with a dog friend. We would recommend gradual introductions and parallel walks once she has settled into her new home, giving her time to build her confidence at her own pace. Family and environment What kind of family am I looking for? On site, Gigi has been a little shy around unfamiliar people. Once she gets to know you, she enjoys a fuss and a cuddle. However, Gigi is an independent dog and will take herself away once she has had enough of the attention. Gigi has lived with children in her previous home and was described as being really good with them. With her independent nature in mind, we feel that if she were to live with children again, she would be best suited to older children aged 11+ who can understand when she needs some space. What type of environment would suit me? Gigi will need her new home to have its own secure, private garden. She really enjoys spending time in the garden, where she can take herself out and stretch her legs. About Gigi Gigi is a wonderful Shepherd lady who absolutely adores her people—especially when there are plenty of butt rubs involved! She loves exploring on sniffy walks through woodland, around lakes and across lovely green spaces. Gigi also really enjoys training and is eager to learn, making her a joy to work with. With the right introductions, she could potentially have some calm walking friends in the future. Gigi is a lovely girl with so much to offer her special people.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Woodgreen Pets Charity
Living with Gigi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Woodgreen Pets Charity · United Kingdom

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Gigi home

What you'll need for Gigi 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 Gigi

What life with Gigi looks like

Gigi is a small adult dog waiting at Woodgreen Pets Charity in United Kingdom.

An 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 Gigi, answered.

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