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Kiwi

Female · Adult · 6 years

Kiwi will need regular grooming to keep her fabulous coat looking its best. She is currently a little wary of grooming, so her new family will need to take things slowly and patiently while helping her build positive associations. Once Kiwi is settled into her new home, she should be comfortable being left for reasonable periods, but initially, her alone time will need to be built up gradually. Kiwi is a super-friendly, affectionate and fun-loving lady who has lots to offer the right family. For someone who adores large-breed dogs and is looking for a wonderful companion with an independent streak, Kiwi could make a fantastic addition to the family. Kiwi is a lovely 6-year-old lady who is instantly friendly when meeting new people. She adores being fussed and stroked and will happily soak up all the attention. Kiwi is an independent girl who often prefers to do her own thing. She enjoys exploring new environments and loves her daily walks with her humans. She may be happy to have walking buddies but isn't particularly bothered about spending time with other dogs, and as she did not get along with dogs in her previous home, she will need to be the only dog in her new home. Kiwi cannot live with cats or small furries. She can live with older, secondary-aged children who understand that she sometimes likes her own space. As a playful and occasionally clumsy large-breed dog, she will suit a family who understands the needs of a bigger dog.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Kiwi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Kiwi home

What you'll need for Kiwi 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 Kiwi

What life with Kiwi looks like

Kiwi is a large adult 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.

🇬🇧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 Kiwi, answered.

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