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Martha

Female Β· Adult Β· 5 years

🌟 MARTHA in Foster - Basingstoke available for Adoption 🌟 Martha arrived from Romania on 24th April. πŸ• Martha is a timid, shy, nervous girl. She can be quirky , funny and playful. πŸ• She is 5 years old, spayed, fully vaccinated, parasite protected and in good health. πŸ• She is house trained but does do nervous wees if something really scares her. πŸ• Martha will need a patient, calm home and would be best as an only dog. πŸ• She is generally good with other dogs but has shown some protective traits over her space here. πŸ• Martha has been child tested and could tolerate a calm, respectful older child but would be scared of very small children. πŸ• She has not been cat tested. πŸ• She will need lots of love and patience but this will be repaid with copious amounts of love and affection. Once she trusts you she loves to cuddle on the sofa and have belly rubs. πŸ• She is currently scared of almost everything and we are currently building up her confidence outdoors. She would need someone to continue this. πŸ• Martha is now accustomed to living indoors and is used to household items such as TV, washing machine etc. πŸ• She is used to her collar and harness but is still unsure of her lead. Martha would be best homed with someone who is experienced in nervous rescue dogs. Given time she will be a loving, loyal, affectionate companion and her confidence will improve

Size
Small
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
Penny
Living with Martha
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Spayed
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by PennyΒ Β· United Kingdom

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Bringing Martha home

What you'll need for Martha in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Martha

What life with Martha looks like

Martha is a small adult dog waiting at Penny in United Kingdom.

An 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Martha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Martha?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Penny handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Martha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Martha if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Penny 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 Martha 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Martha isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Penny early rather than rehoming privately; they know Martha 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 β€” 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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