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Jigs

West Highland White Terrier Β· Unknown Β· Senior Β· 12 years

This lovely girl is 12 years old and, sadly, is looking for a new home. πŸ’”Jigs loves nothing more than curling up for a cuddle on the sofa β€” on her terms, of course! πŸ₯° She’s an older lady who deserves a peaceful, loving home where she can feel safe, settled and adored.🏑 Jigs is looking for: An adult-only home A home where she will be the only pet Someone who will give her the time, space and love she deserves Could you give this sweet girl the loving retirement home she’s looking for? ❀️🐾

Size
β€”
Age
Senior Β· 12 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Temple Sowerby
Shelter
Eden Animal Rescue
Living with Jigs
  • βœ•Good with dogs
  • βœ•Good with cats
  • βœ•Good with kids
Cared for by Eden Animal RescueΒ Β· Temple SowerbyLearn about West Highland White Terrier β†’
More dogs in Temple Sowerby β†’More dogs in United Kingdom β†’

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Jigs home

What you'll need for Jigs in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Jigs

What life with Jigs looks like

Jigs is a senior west highland white terrier dog waiting at Eden Animal Rescue in Temple Sowerby.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

Temple Sowerby, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jigs, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jigs?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Eden Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jigs on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jigs if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Eden Animal Rescue 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 Jigs 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Jigs isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Eden Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jigs 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 β€” 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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