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Adopt Jessie

Husky · Female · Adult · 8 years

If you looking for a goofy, loyal companion then Jessie could be a wonderful match. She is moderately energetic and enjoys a balance of physical activity and mental stimulation. A private secure garden would be ideal for her to enjoy her freedom in her own space. Jessie is young at heart and is always keen for playtime but is equally happy cuddled up on the couch in the warm. She can be left for a few hours once settled. This older lady is ready to enjoy her retirement in a quiet, loving home where she can feel safe, understood, and get all the cuddles she truly deserves. Jessie is an 8-year-old Husky with a big personality and a playful heart. she is looking for a home with experience with her breed and its quirks. Jessie likes meeting new people and especially likes toys and cuddles with her favourite humans. Jessie has a prey drive and can be reactive around other dogs, so she’ll need to be the only pet the home, and will be required to be muzzled and on lead when out. She also finds children stressful so will need to be in an adult-only home. Jessie likes to go on long quiet walks where she can explore and sniff around the environment. She can be strong but walks nicely on the lead in her harness. She is a smart girl that loves to learn and engages with training.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Jessie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Husky

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Jessie home

What you'll need for Jessie 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 Jessie

What life with Jessie looks like

Jessie is a large adult husky dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Must be muzzled in public, reactive around other dogs, high prey drive

🇬🇧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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jessie, answered.

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