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Hilda

Mixed Breed · Female

Lovely Hilda is looking for a new home because her owner has become unwell. Through absolutely no fault of her own, Hilda now needs a new family to offer her the love, security and companionship she deserves. Hilda is a nice, friendly girl. She has never bitten and isn’t known to be possessive over food, toys or other belongings. She’s housetrained and generally walks nicely on the lead, although she can pull at times. She’s also good travelling in the car – although prospective owners should be prepared for a rather impressive amount of Bulldog drool along the way! Hilda has previously lived with another dog and is reported to be good around dogs, so we would potentially consider a home with a friendly, compatible dog following successful introductions. We don’t know whether Hilda has previously lived with cats or other animals, so this would need to be considered carefully. Hilda has never lived with children and, because we have limited information about her history, we’d prefer an adult home where she can be given the time and space she needs to settle. We also don’t know how Hilda copes with being left alone or how long she’s accustomed to being left. Ideally, her new owners will be around for much of the time initially and gradually establish what she’s comfortable with as she settles into her new home. Hilda’s world has changed because of circumstances completely beyond her control. What she needs now is someone willing to give this friendly Bulldog girl a chance to start again. There’s still plenty for us to learn about Hilda, but sometimes that’s part of the joy of adopting – getting to know your new companion and watching their personality emerge as they begin to feel safe and settled. If you’ve got room in your home for a friendly four-year-old Bulldog – and don’t mind a little drool – Hilda could be waiting for you. Please apply today. (01925) 748638Contact Us HERESlutchers Lane – Warrington – WA1 1NA All animal meetings by appointment only. Donation drop offs any day 10:30am to 3:30pm Website Design By – OWN A WEBSITE

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧Warrington
Shelter
Warrington Animal Welfare
Living with Hilda
  • House-trained
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Warrington Animal Welfare · WarringtonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Hilda home

What you'll need for Hilda 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 Hilda

What life with Hilda looks like

Hilda is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Warrington Animal Welfare in Warrington.

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.

Warrington, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hilda, answered.

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