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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Young · 1 year

Koala came in on the 3rd of May via another rescue. She is a sweet, friendly girl who knows how to sit and is learning her new name. Koala is very enthusiastic and likes to say hello to everyone she meets. She enjoys playing with toys, especially playing fetch with a ball or a soft toy she can rip up. Koala is a new arrival who is still being assessed. More info to follow. Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to open Not ready to adopt? Please donate to help the pets in need today. Perfect Match Dog Adoption ApplicationTo start the application we need to know what you’re looking for in a dog/puppy and learn about your home and your lifestyle. Please note that you MUST be over 18 to submit an application for adoption. Have you seen a dog/puppy that you’re interested in? Please fill in the information below:Animal name(Required)Your details. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone/ mobile(Required)Address(Required) Street Address City County Postcode Your homeDo you:(Required) Own your home Rent your home If you rent, have you got written permission from your landlord? Yes - you will be required to provide evidence No Do you have a secure garden?(Required) Yes No Communal Who lives at home?Number of adults(Required)Number of children(Required)Ages of childrenAny visiting children?(Required) Yes No If yes, please state their agesAre there other dogs at your home?(Required) Yes No If yes, please state how many, their breed, ages, genderAre they neutered?(Required) Yes No Have they been vaccinated in the last 12 months?(Required) Yes No Any other animals at home?(Required) Yes No If yes, please state type (example: cat, hamster etc)Please tell us about each member of your household and the role they will play in the day to day care of the animal you are interested in:(Required)Your lifestyleAmount of daily exercise you expect to give the dog and how often will it be left alone.Number of hours walked on a weekday?(Required)Number of hours walked on a weekend?(Required)Number of hours left alone per day?(Required)How often will the dog be left alone?(Required)Are you planning to move home in the next 6 months?(Required) Yes No Are you planning to go on holiday in the next 3 months?(Required) Yes No Have you any other big life changes planned in the next six months?(Required) Yes No Your ideal dogPlease tick which are the most important attributes that your dog should have(Required) Must be good with cats Must like other dogs Must be an active dog Should be comfortable around children Must be sociable around people Must be house trained Should be comfortable travelling in vehicles Other requirements, please specify:Your experience with dogsPlease specify(Required)DeclarationConsent(Required) By ticking this box you verify that all the above information is true and accurate, you agree to the RSPCA Adoption processes and that you’re happy to have a home visit.Your informationThe information you have provided on this form will be used by the RSPCA for the purposes of facilitating your application to adopt a pet. We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without prior notice to you and we will not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.Can we keep in touch?(Required) Post Email Text Phone No, Thank You We’d love to keep you updated about our fundraising activities, products and ways in which you can support us to help animals. Please tell us how you would like to hear from us:How did you hear about us?(Required) Previous adopter Word of mouth Social media RSPCA member Other CAPTCHA Δ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM VISITING US The shelter is open from everyday. You must have an appointment booked after applying to adopt in order to meet the animals. You are welcome to drop off donations at any time or come into our reception office with any enquiries. CONTACTING US RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of SussexBraypool LanePatchamBrightonEast SussexBN1 8ZH (between 10.30am and 4pm) Cruelty line: We are constantly striving to improve all aspects of our work. If you feel we haven’t got something right we have a Branch Complaints Policy to address any issues. For further information about how we manage your data, please read our privacy policy. Registered Charity No. 206630. Copyright RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 2025. All rights reserved. Website built with ♥ by JooJoo Creative

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex
Living with Koala
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex · United KingdomLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Koala home

What you'll need for Koala in week one.

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  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 Koala

What life with Koala looks like

Koala is a large young adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex in United Kingdom.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Koala, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Koala?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Koala on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Koala if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 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 Koala 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 Koala 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 RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex early rather than rehoming privately; they know Koala 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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