Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Likely adopted

Jack

Male · Adult · 5 years

Meet our Poodle Jack! Jack arrived at Battersea with six of his siblings from another rescue. Unfortunately, we have no information about their previous history. Jack, like all of his siblings, has found the move to our busy London site quite challenging especially in those first few days. Jack is worried lad, lacking in experience with the outside world. He is currently kennelled with two of his siblings which he may be placed. Jack has been quite worried outside, trembles in our paddocks but has slowly been building in confidence and exploring a little more as the days go on. Like all of his siblings Jack is struggling with walking on lead and is currently carried in and out of his kennel for outside time. To aid with this we are carrier associating them. Jack has been able to make friends over time with his bonded handlers and will settle onto their laps and accept a fuss. We have been utilising this to help us being able to pick them up when they are more comfortable on our laps. Though to reiterate, this has taken some time to get to this stage and can still be very unsure. Jack is looking for a dedicated family who are happy to commit the time needed to help him settle into a new environment and build his confidence. He would suit owners with some previous experience of anxious dogs who are confident in reading dog body language and advocating for his needs. For these reasons, he is also looking for a home with a private garden and a quiet location. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jack, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Jack
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a adult 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.

London, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jack?
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 Jack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack 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.
You might also like

More from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Suki, female 7yo Akita for adoption at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London

Suki

Akita · medium

7 yearsFemale
Eccles, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London

Eccles

12 yearsFemale
Poppy, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London

Poppy

Mixed Breed · medium

12 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More dogs looking for a home

Betty, female young English Bulldog for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Betty

English Bulldog

1 yearFemale
Cooper, male young Jack Russell Terrier for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Cooper

Jack Russell Terrier

1 yearMale
Moss, male 3yo English Bulldog for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Moss

English Bulldog

3 yearsMale
Solo, male young Shih Tzu for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Solo

Shih Tzu

2 yearsMale
Poppy, female puppy Poodle for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Poppy

Poodle

4 monthsFemale
Figgy Pudding, female young Staffordshire Bull Terrier for adoption at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO - The Stubbington Ark

Figgy Pudding

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · large

1 yearFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →