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Peggy

Female · Adult · 5 years

Peggy – YORKSHIRE Adoption fee £350 5 years old Female mini, chocolate dapple smooth Not Neutered Peggy is an exceptionally pretty young dachshund with a huge personality and an equally huge capacity for love. She is now looking for a new chapter in life where she can enjoy the calm, structured, and understanding home environment that will allow her to truly flourish. Beneath her feisty little exterior is an incredibly affectionate, loyal, and emotionally sensitive dog who forms strong bonds with her people and thrives on companionship, routine, and reassurance. Once Peggy feels safe and settled with someone, she becomes deeply devoted and wonderfully loving. She absolutely adores physical affection and will happily smother her chosen people with kisses, cuddles, and constant companionship. She enjoys curling up under blankets, snoozing on laps, and being close to her humans whenever possible. At the same time, she is still a young dachshund with plenty of playful energy and enthusiasm for life. She enjoys interactive play, enrichment, and being involved in the day-to-day activities around her. Unfortunately, Peggy’s current home environment has become increasingly overwhelming for her, particularly due to the dynamics of living alongside multiple other dogs. During hormonal periods, especially when she comes into season, Peggy can be more anxious, and less tolerant of the other dogs around her. Peggy is a sensitive little dog who struggles when she feels overstimulated or unable to cope within a busy multi-dog environment. Because of this, Peggy is currently not receiving the level of calm attention, stimulation, and emotional balance that she would benefit from. Peggy would ideally be suited as the only dog in the household, where she can enjoy individual attention and a calmer atmosphere. In many ways, Peggy displays very typical dachshund traits. When walked alone on lead she can initially appear reserved and somewhat unsure of unfamiliar dogs or environments. However, when accompanied by her familiar “pack,” she becomes much more vocal and confident, often barking at other dogs as part of that group dynamic. This behaviour is not outside of what would be expected for the breed, but any new owner should be prepared to continue working on confidence building, calm exposure, and positive reinforcement training. Peggy is fully house trained within the home, she is also crate trained and settles well when required. In addition, she travels very well in the car. Peggy would also be best suited to a home with older, calm, and dog-savvy children, or an adult-only household. We are also looking for a home where she is not regularly left for extended periods of time, as she can become vocal if left alone for too long, although she should be able to cope with a couple of hours, once settled. Overall, Peggy is a wonderfully affectionate, funny, and endearing little dog who simply needs a more compatible environment in order to feel secure and balanced. In the right home, with patient and understanding owners, who appreciate the quirks and sensitivities of the dachshund breed, Peggy has the potential to become an exceptionally devoted and rewarding companion. She has so much love to give and deserves a home where she can feel safe, understood, and truly cherished. Requirements for Peggy: No children No other dogs No cats Someone who is around for most of the day If you think you can offer Peggy her forever home, please get in touch with Lisa at

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Peggy
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow Street

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Peggy home

What you'll need for Peggy 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
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    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 Peggy

What life with Peggy looks like

Peggy is a extra-large adult dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Peggy, answered.

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