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Patsy

Poodle · Female · Adult · 4 years

Meet Patsy, she is an incredibly sensitive soul who finds many aspects of everyday life quite overwhelming. New people, unfamiliar environments, sudden noises, and changes to routine can all be worrying for her, so she is looking for new owners who can help her navigate the world at her own pace. Patsy will take some time to trust new people and will need plenty of patience, understanding, and space whilst she settles in. Patsy's new home needs to have a private and secure garden to give her a safe space for off lead time and exploring her new environment while she builds her confidence. During her socialisation here with us we have found that Patsy prefers her own space and does not get too much from the presence of other dogs. While Patsy builds her confidence in her new home and works on positive socialisation we feel it is best for Patsy to be the only pet in the household. Patsy will need lots of time and patience while she slowly comes out of her shell, as she is quite shut down due to her worry and lack of socialisation, an adult only home would be the best set up for Patsy. We do feel however, with the right home and guidance she will blossom and show her true potential. New owners will need to understand that progress may be slow and so will need to be prepared to celebrate the small milestones along the way. For those willing to give Patsy the time and space she needs, they will gain a rewarding companion. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Patsy, 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
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Patsy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Poodle

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Patsy home

What you'll need for Patsy 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 Patsy

What life with Patsy looks like

Patsy is a small adult poodle dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An 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 Patsy, answered.

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