Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Bringing Kit home

What you'll need for Kit 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.

    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 Β· 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 β€” 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

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

About Kit

What life with Kit looks like

Kit is a medium-sized adult english bulldog dog waiting at Rescue Remedies in Richmond.

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

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.

Richmond, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kit, answered.

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

More English Bulldog pets

Boss, grau-weiß male young English Bulldog for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg

Boss

English Bulldog Β· large

1 yearMale
Larina -reserviert, female English Bulldog for adoption at Herz fΓΌr Ungarnhunde e.V., NΓΆrten-Hardenberg

Larina -reserviert

English Bulldog Β· medium

Female
Chase πŸ₯°, male English Bulldog for adoption at Auras Dogs UK

Chase πŸ₯°

English Bulldog Β· medium

Male

More from Rescue Remedies

Bear Old,  English Bulldog for adoption at Rescue Remedies, Richmond

Bear Old

English Bulldog Β· medium

Unknown
Mavis Am,  English Bulldog for adoption at Rescue Remedies, Richmond

Mavis Am

English Bulldog Β· medium

Unknown
Similar animals

More English Bulldogs looking for a home

Chase πŸ₯°, male English Bulldog for adoption at Auras Dogs UK

Chase πŸ₯°

English Bulldog Β· medium

Male
Lola, female 3yo English Bulldog for adoption at RSPCA Coventry and District Branch

Lola

English Bulldog Β· small

3 yearsFemale
Freddie, male young English Bulldog for adoption at RSPCA Coventry and District Branch

Freddie

English Bulldog

1 yearMale
Cherry,  4yo English Bulldog for adoption at Wythall Animal Sanctuary

Cherry

English Bulldog

4 yearsUnknown
Cindy Lou, female young English Bulldog for adoption at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, Edinburgh

Cindy Lou

English Bulldog

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

Betty

English Bulldog

1 yearFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change β†’