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Mac'aroni

Rottweiler · Male · Young · 3 years

Say hello to our big scrummy boy Mac'aroni! This sweet boy was found straying, so we don't have much history of him prior to him coming into our care, but he has been a real charmer on site. Mac is a very large boy and has the strength to match but doesn’t seem to realise this and loves nothing more than climbing onto laps for cuddles. Mac is very friendly with everyone he has met but may need some reminding to keep all his feet on the floor. Mac also has good social skills with other dogs, however, can be intense on greet and lacks some manners. He loves a fuss and has been a very good boy for all his vet checks and a groom. Mac is looking for new owners who have some previous experience owning large breeds and have an understanding of how strong they can be, and the ability to manage this on lead. As a stray he will also need dedicated new owners who have the patience to introduce him to life in a home. Mac has struggled with his stress while in kennels so will be looking for a quieter home location with owners who will be able to be with him most of the time while he settles in, gradually building up his time alone once he is fully settled in. Due to his strength on lead, Mac will need continued work on his loose lead walking. He will also need his own private garden for burn offs and offlead time as he works on his manners around other dogs. He can live with teens and up who are able to read him and give him space when he needs it, but would be too much for younger children as he doesn’t know his own strength. He will need to be the only pet in the household. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Macaroni, you can email our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Mac'aroni
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Mac'aroni home

What you'll need for Mac'aroni 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 Mac'aroni

What life with Mac'aroni looks like

Mac'aroni is a large young adult rottweiler 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. 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 Mac'aroni, answered.

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