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Katie

Female · Young · 3 years

Katie could live with older primary school-aged children who understand the importance of giving her space and allowing her to approach in her own time. She may also be able to live with a calm, confident dog who can help her feel secure, and will need a home with a garden as this is her favourite place to retreat to when feeling unsure. Katie's ideal home will be a calm environment with patient adopters who understand that building her confidence will take time. If you're looking for a sweet little girl who needs someone to believe in her and help her discover how wonderful life can be, Katie could be the perfect companion for you. Katie is a 3-year-old Patterdale cross who is a nervous little girl looking for a patient and understanding home where she can feel safe and secure. She is currently in foster care, where she has formed a lovely bond with her male foster carer and will happily allow him to pick her up and fuss her. She is gradually building trust with her female foster carer too, although she can still be wary at times. Katie can find new people and situations worrying, so she needs adopters who will give her plenty of time and never rush her. She loves having a quiet, dark space to retreat to when she feels overwhelmed. She is a clever girl whose housetraining is coming along well, and with patience and reassurance, her naturally friendly personality will shine through. Katie also enjoys car journeys and relaxing on the sofa watching TV with her foster carers.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Katie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Katie home

What you'll need for Katie 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.

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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 Katie

What life with Katie looks like

Katie is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An young 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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Katie, answered.

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