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Not confirmed since September 28, 2026

Branwen

Degu · Unknown · Puppy

Beautiful Princess Branwen is still waiting to be rescued ! A total bundle of loveliness, we think Branwen is a German shepherd cross who, at just ten months old, has already loved and lost in life. One of a litter of three puppies born on the Greek streets, Branwen and her two sisters were found roaming the road without their mother whom we assume was killed. Soon after the rescuers found the puppies, Branwen’s first sister contracted parvo and tragically died. Branwen’s second sister also became ill but was rescued, treated and has since been adopted in the UK, leaving little Branwen behind, all alone. A kind rescuer and amazing donations from supporters ensured Branwen was taken off the streets and into foster in Greece where she remains as we try to raise funds to sponsor her transport to the UK. In foster, Branwen has proved herself to be a bright little button full of fun and love. When fully grown, she will be a large girl. She will arrive in the UK fully vaccinated and tested for Brucellosis and blood borne diseases. Spaying her at two years old will be a condition of her adoption. Branwen can live with dogs, cats and children. Families are very welcome to apply. Please ask us about Branwen

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare)
Living with Branwen
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) · United KingdomLearn about Degu →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Branwen home

What you'll need for Branwen in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Branwen

What life with Branwen looks like

Branwen is a large puppy/kitten degu dog waiting at Saving Saints Rescue UK (Big Paws Welfare) in United Kingdom.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Branwen, answered.

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