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Jacob

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Jacob is a delightful, big-hearted boy based at our Old Windsor Centre who has quickly become a favourite with staff and volunteers alike. He has a real affectionate nature, goofy personality, and endless love for people. Jacob thrives on human company and never misses an opportunity for some fuss. He makes friends wherever he goes and is always eager to say hello, especially if treats are involved! In his previous home he would bark when someone knocked at the door but was then very friendly when they came into the house. He loves to play, whether that's chasing tennis balls, enjoying a game of tug with his favourite people. Jacob can be energetic and excitable, and sometimes forgets just how big he is, so he is looking for owners who are comfortable and used to handling a larger, bouncy dog and who has a boisterous side. Due to being a larger breed and his bouncy side, he will need a private and secure garden to help burn his energy and for him to have his own secure space to explore and continue his training. He is worried about being left on his own so this will be an area that his owners will need to work on gradually. He loves food and puzzle feeders, these are brilliant things to use for starting to help him to be independent at home. Jacob has been friendly and enjoys the company of other dogs. He has shown to be respectful and playful but does like a chase game. We feel Jacob could live with another dog of similar size that will enjoy his bouncy playstyle and also show Jacob the ropes with calmer interactions. Jacob is a truly special dog with a wonderful character and so much love to bring to his new home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Jacob, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here;

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Jacob
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Jacob home

What you'll need for Jacob 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 Jacob

What life with Jacob looks like

Jacob is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Jacob, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jacob?
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 Jacob on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jacob 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 Jacob 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 Jacob 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 Jacob 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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