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Lulu

Pug · Female · Young · 1 year

Lulu is looking for a fun-loving, active family who will embrace her playful nature and continue showing her all the joys life has to offer. She absolutely loves to play and can happily spend ages "de-stuffing" her favourite soft toys, so she'll need plenty of enrichment, toys, and activities to keep her entertained. If you're looking for a cheerful companion with a big heart, an adventurous spirit, and endless affection to give, Lulu could be the perfect match for you. Lulu is a sweet 1 year and 9 month-old little dog with a huge, loveable personality. She is confident, excitable, and friendly when meeting new people, and she enjoys making new friends wherever she goes. Lulu is also confident around other dogs (but prefers to be the only dog in the home) and would be happy to have walking buddies of a similar size. She could live with cats and sensible secondary school-aged children, making her a great addition to many family homes. With a medium energy level, Lulu loves getting out and about to explore the world before returning home for plenty of fuss and affection. Once she has settled into her new routine, she can be left for a few hours.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Lulu
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Pug →
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Lulu home

What you'll need for Lulu 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 Lulu

What life with Lulu looks like

Lulu is a extra-large young adult pug dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Lulu, answered.

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