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Patch

Male · Young · 2 years

Meet our sweet, crazy boy Patch the Mali cross! Patch is a bundle of energy that arrived at Battersea with not much exposure to the big wide world! He has smashed all of his training that's taken place with us out of the park (as well as in the local park!), showing daily improvements and all his handlers on site are very proud of him! Patch is a very intelligent boy and lives for all things toy play. His favourites being raggers, tennis balls, flirt-poles and running water. Patch loves a sprinkler, a fountain and a hose, he's practically an unpaid gardener. As a Mali cross he needs a lot of physical exercise so on top of all this play he loves a long walk where he can get his nose down. He is looking for a home in a quieter location with access to a private garden where he can run free! Patch is learning how to walk on lead and is quite a strong boy. He can be vocal towards other dogs when on lead but hasn't shown any malice when greeting them - just very full on! He is looking for strong, experienced dog owners who can continue his ongoing lead walking training. Patch has been friendly and excitable with everyone he has met on site. Although he can be a little worried of his walking equipment and more formal handling, Patch does actually enjoy a good fuss, especially around the back of his neck. Patch really wants to interact with other dogs, however, his big love for them can come across as quite rude. He is a lot on lead, quite vocal, can get a little pawsy and needs to learn how to appropriately interact with dogs offlead. He'll need new owners who are confident in handling a vocal boy that can be quite animated and a little rude when saying hello to other dogs. New owners should see Patch as a project dog. He will be a lot of work but will be so rewarding for the right experienced, dedicated home. Behind all that energy is an absolute love bug who loves his people, a fuss and all the toys. If you're willing to put in the work, Patch will be a fantastic dog companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Patch, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Patch
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Patch home

What you'll need for Patch 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 Patch

What life with Patch looks like

Patch is a medium-sized young adult 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.

London, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Patch, answered.

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