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Pippa

Female · Adult · 8 years

Pippa is looking for a calm and loving home where she can enjoy a relaxed routine and plenty of company. She would suit someone who is happy with shorter walks and enjoys spending quiet time at home with a cuddly companion by their side. Having been living in a foster home, Pippa has settled well into home life and loves curling up on the sofa for fuss and attention. She has previously lived with another dog and may be able to share her home again following successful meet and greets at the centre. Pippa does have ongoing allergies which require regular medication and management, so she is looking for adopters who are committed to supporting her with the care she needs to keep her happy and comfortable. Pippa is a sweet and easy-going 8yo Shih Tzu x who is looking for a cosy home to call her own. She’s a laid-back girl who enjoys the quieter things in life, from short, leisurely walks to long snoozes around the house. Pippa has been relaxing in her foster home and showing us all just how much of a sweetheart she is! She’s happiest when she’s close to her people and loves a good fuss, plenty of attention, and cuddling up on the sofa beside you. She has a gentle nature and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a calm and affectionate dog. She has previously lived with another dog and may be able to share her home again following successful meet and greets at the centre.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Ballymena
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ballymena
Living with Pippa
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pippa home

What you'll need for Pippa 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Pippa

What life with Pippa looks like

Pippa is a adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ballymena in Ballymena.

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.

Ballymena, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pippa, answered.

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