How do I contact the shelter about Pat (& Peggy)?

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 Pat (& Peggy) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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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Pat (& Peggy)

Chihuahua · Female · Young · 1 year

Pat and Peggy are a delightful, bonded pair of young Chihuahua Crosses looking for a loving home together. These sweet girls share a wonderful bond and enjoy each other's company, often looking to one another for comfort and reassurance. They are searching for patient owners who can help them continue to build their confidence as they settle into home life. Peggy is the more confident of the pair and loves nothing more than attention from her favourite people. She is always excited for a fuss and happily wiggles with excitement when it's time to put her harness on before heading out for an adventure. Pat enjoys affection from those she knows well. She can be a little more reserved around unfamiliar people until she has had time to build bonds. Both girls have found meeting other dogs a little worrying during their stay. Peggy is happy to approach for a gentle sniff but often seeks reassurance before feeling comfortable enough to continue. Pat has shown her worries by barking when she sees other dogs, but she has been making progress with this and is gradually becoming more comfortable around them. As they can find other dogs overwhelming, Pat and Peggy are looking for a home where they will be the only dogs. They would also benefit from having a secure private garden where they can relax, play and explore at their own pace while continuing to build confidence away from other dogs. They also require house training, so their own garden will help with this training. The girls are still young and enjoy getting out for walks with lots of opportunities to sniff and explore before returning home to curl up together for a well-earned nap. New owners should be prepared to give Pat and Peggy time to settle into their new home and routine. There is no set timescale for this, and allowing the girls to progress at a pace that suits them will help them continue to flourish. Pat and Peggy are a lovely, affectionate pair who have so much potential. With understanding owners, they will be wonderful companions and will bring plenty of love, fun and rewarding moments to their new home. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Pat and Peggy you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here;

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Pat (& Peggy)

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Pat (& Peggy)

What life with Pat (& Peggy) looks like

Pat (& Peggy) is a young adult chihuahua 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. 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 Pat (& Peggy), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pat (& Peggy)?: 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 Pat (& Peggy) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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 Pat (& Peggy) 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.