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Kitty

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 8 years

Meet Kitty, a sweet and affectionate 8-year-old Chihuahua with a playful personality and plenty of love to give! This lovely little lady arrived in our care as a stray, so we don't know much about her previous life, but she has certainly shown us her charming character since joining us. Kitty loves spending time with people and is always happy to receive some fuss and affection. She enjoys exploring on her walks, following interesting scents and having little bursts of playful energy, complete with bunny hops and zoomies! She also appreciates the quieter things in life and particularly enjoys snuggling into soft beds and blankets for a well-earned rest. Kitty has enjoyed positive interactions with other dogs, including friendly greetings and play. She can occasionally feel uncomfortable if another dog is a little too enthusiastic or intrusive, so she would appreciate owners who can support her with appropriate introductions and respect her boundaries. Kitty could potentially live with a suitably matched dog following successful introductions or be equally happy as the only dog in the home. She could also live with sensible older children who understand how to interact gently with small dogs. A cat-free home would be preferred at this time, and first-time owners could be considered if they are happy to continue her training and help her settle into her new surroundings. If you're looking for a loving little companion who enjoys cuddles, gentle adventures and the occasional playful zoom around, Kitty could be the perfect addition to your family! If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Kitty, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ch for the dog in question.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Kitty

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Kitty

What life with Kitty looks like

Kitty is a small adult chihuahua dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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" — 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 Kitty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kitty?: 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 Kitty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kitty 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kitty 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 Kitty 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 Kitty 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.