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Lala

Chow Chow · Female · Young · 2 years

Meet Lala, our beautiful Chow girl! Lala arrived at Battersea with a lovely history in her previous home. She previously lived with two children and two cats and was described as an independent girl who could be typically aloof at times. Since arriving onsite, Lala has shown herself to be a very sensitive soul who can be worried by new people and handling. She has taken some time to find her feet, but is growing in confidence every day around our London site. Lala is a true Chow through and through and can be quite aloof while she gets to know you. Her new owners should have experience with the breed and a good understanding of typical Chow traits and behaviour. She will need kind and patient owners who are happy to give her time to build a bond at her own pace. Lala is independent around other dogs and will need to be the only dog in the home, although she would love some calm doggy friends to enjoy walks with. She could potentially live with another very independent dog who is happy to give her space and doesn't seek lots of interaction in the home. Lala previously lived happily with two cats, so she could potentially live with a dog-savvy cat following careful introductions. She is looking for a home away from the inner city with access to her own private garden. Due to her worried nature, she would prefer to live with teenagers aged 13+ who can understand when she needs some space. Lala is a lovely girl who is looking for owners who will give her the time and patience she needs to come out of her shell. She is one for the Chow enthusiasts and has plenty of potential to become a wonderful companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about sweet Lala, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Lala
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Chow Chow →

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Bringing Lala home

What you'll need for Lala 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 Lala

What life with Lala looks like

Lala is a medium-sized young adult chow chow dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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.

London, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lala, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lala?
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 Lala on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lala 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Lala 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 Lala 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 Lala 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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