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Leia

Female · Puppy · 10 months

Meet Leia! Leia is a beautiful mixed-breed dog with a lovely history. In her previous home, she was described as a sweet girl who loved spending time with her favourite people, whether that was playing together or simply relaxing by their side. Leia can be a little sensitive at times, and we've seen some of her worried behaviours while she's been with us, particularly around other dogs. That said, she's also shown she can be very sociable and playful with the right canine friends. She has met lots of different people on site and is always a real wiggle-butt when greeting them! Leia is looking for owners who have some knowledge or experience of supporting a sensitive dog and can help continue building her confidence. She would be happiest in a quieter location away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city, with multiple carers in the home so she has plenty of company while she settles in. With time, patience and understanding, we're sure Leia will settle quickly and become a wonderful addition to her forever home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Leia, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ose that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Leia
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Leia home

What you'll need for Leia 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 Leia

What life with Leia looks like

Leia is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Leia, answered.

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