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Gisella

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

The Basics Age: 4 Gender: Female Energy: Low Meet Gisella! Gisella is our little pocket rocket. She is tiny (12kg), happy and healthy, and just turned 4 years old. But she never really settled in her home. She stayed very timid and was increasingly shutting down; after three months she had not even explored all rooms in the house and would only eat very little at night. She is very gentle, follows her fosterers everywhere, adores long walks in the Surrey hills and hiding in bushes in the garden observing birds. She gets on well with all other dogs she meets. She remains very timid when meeting strangers on walks and is scared of loud noises but is fine meeting guests at home. For her we are now looking for a home with at least another calm and gentle dog to show her the ropes and give her confidence. We think that the fact that she was an only dog was the main issue in her previous home. Before travelling to the UK, Gisella was noticed by one of our rescuers in a pound near Naples. She was in an enclosure with her puppy. It was heartbreaking to see her, so we rescued her as soon as we were made aware of her story. Health Negative to leishmaniasis (we retested her on 2nd July) Negative to Brucella Compatibility Dogs: All, but she can be afraid of boisterous dogs Cats: Not tested

Size
Tiny
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
SOS Italian Setters
Living with Gisella
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SOS Italian Setters · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Gisella home

What you'll need for Gisella 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 Gisella

What life with Gisella looks like

Gisella is a very small adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Italian Setters 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 Gisella, answered.

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