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Gabby

Degu · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Gabby got her name from her foster carer, Lynda, who met her during a volunteering trip to the Happy Tails Shelter in Greece. With her distinctive black eye patch, this one year-old shepherd girl reminded Lynda of the singer Gabrielle, making the name a perfect fit! Now, all Gabby needs is someone to show her that dreams really can come true by giving her a loving family to call her own. Poor Gabby had her ears and tailed mutilated before she was rescued from the streets, meaning she needed to travel to the UK before the ban on importing cropped-eared dogs came into play. With Lynda’s kind sponsorship, Gabby made it out of the shelter and into the UK 5 weeks ago, just in time. She is now being fostered by Lynda in Cardiff and has settled wonderfully into family life. As Lynda is a licensed home boarder, Gabby has the opportunity to meet lots of different dogs and whilst she likes to take a little time to get to know new canine friends, once she does, Gabby's playful and fun-loving personality shines through. This is what Lynda says about Gabby; “From the moment I met her, I knew Gabby was special. I’m so glad she has proven me right. Gabby has been an absolute joy to foster and is such a pleasure to have around the home. She loves her walks, gets incredibly excited at mealtimes, and is always happy to shower her favourite people with affection. Gabby can live with dogs, cats and children aged 10 and above. Although I will be sad to see her go, I know that my job - to get Gabby out of the shelter and into her first home, is almost done. Gabby is now ready to find a forever family who will continue to help her blossom and give her all the love she deserves” Please ask us about Gabby

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare)
Living with Gabby
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) · United KingdomLearn about Degu

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Gabby home

What you'll need for Gabby 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 Gabby

What life with Gabby looks like

Gabby is a young adult degu dog waiting at Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) in United Kingdom.

An young 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" — 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 Gabby, answered.

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