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Meatball ( aka Benji )

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 7 months

Meatball is one of a litter of five puppies born to his mum, Sunshine, who has been an amazing mum to the whole litter. Meatball is the calmer member of the litter, with a lovely gentle nature and a very sweet temperament and enjoys playing with children. He enjoys the company of other dogs, and has a naturally biddable personality, which should make him a rewarding puppy to train. Very food focused which makes training a lot easier. He is 7 months old & is expected to grow to around Labrador size when fully grown, like his mum, Sunshine, Meatball is still a young puppy, so he will need all the usual guidance, patience and consistency as he learns about the world. With continued training, socialisation and love, he has all the makings of a wonderful family companion. He is good on the lead & enloys his trips out. Especially to the local Redfields garden centre where he gets lots of cuddles. Saying hello to everyone ( 2 & 4 legged ) at the local pub & going for playdates at other dogs houses.Meatball is a real social butterfly. Meatball is fully vaccinated and has had comprehensive health checks, including: Most of our dogs have been found abandoned as young pups, discarded as unwanted litters, as is often the case in Portugal where neutering is not as common as in the UK. After rescue, all of our pups spend time in private shelters and foster homes, meaning they arrive happy, healthy and well socialised. UK Registered Charity Number 1183775

Size
Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Dogs N Homes Rescue
Living with Meatball ( aka Benji )
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs N Homes Rescue · LondonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Meatball ( aka Benji ) home

What you'll need for Meatball ( aka Benji ) 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Meatball ( aka Benji )

What life with Meatball ( aka Benji ) looks like

Meatball ( aka Benji ) is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs N Homes Rescue 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 Meatball ( aka Benji ), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Meatball ( aka Benji )?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs N Homes Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Meatball ( aka Benji ) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Meatball ( aka Benji ) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs N Homes Rescue 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 Meatball ( aka Benji ) 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 Meatball ( aka Benji ) 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 N Homes Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Meatball ( aka Benji ) 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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