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Heidi

Cane Corso · Female · Adult · 5 years

Heidi is a loving Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross looking for a patient and understanding home where she can continue to grow in confidence and work on her training. Heidi has spent some time in a temporary foster home whilst in our care and although she was a little worried when she first arrived, she soon settled in and showed her foster carers what an affectionate girl she is. Once she feels comfortable, Heidi enjoys plenty of fuss and attention from the people she trusts. She is also a big fan of soft toys and loves carrying them around and having a good play. Her foster carers found that she travelled well in the car and she has been fully housetrained in the home. Heidi can sometimes find the world a little overwhelming and when stressed or frustrated she may rag on her lead. Because of this, she is looking for owners who are committed to continuing her training and can manage this behaviour, especially as she can be strong on the lead. Heidi can also be cautious around men and may take a little time to build a bond with them. Her new owners will need to be patient and allow her to form relationships at her own pace. She has lived successfully with another dog in the past and could potentially share her new home with another dog. However, Heidi can be worried by very animated or boisterous dogs so she would be best suited to living with a calm, steady dog. Heidi loves her food and is very clever, we would advise new owners to keep her brain active and using treats will be a fun way to train her and keep her engaged. New owners will need to speak to a Battersea vet before rehoming as she does have some ongoing medical needs around her paws. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Heidi, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Heidi
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Cane Corso

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Heidi home

What you'll need for Heidi 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 Heidi

What life with Heidi looks like

Heidi is a medium-sized adult cane corso dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Heidi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Heidi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Heidi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Heidi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Heidi 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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