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Pippa

Female · Young · 1 year

Meet Pippa! Pippa is a 1-year-old Jack Russell Terrier cross who is full of personality, confidence and life! She is very much a typical JRT — bold, vocal, curious and always ready to take on the world. This little lady certainly knows her own mind! But beneath that confident exterior is a very affectionate girl who absolutely loves people. Pippa enjoys attention and has a lovely, loving side that she is more than happy to show once she gets to know you. Pippa loves her walks and enjoys getting out and exploring. She walks at a good pace, so she will need an active and fit owner who can keep up with her and give her plenty of exercise and enrichment. That said, she also enjoys doing what JRTs do best — stopping to sniff absolutely everything along the way! Pippa loves playing with her toys and is happiest when she has something to do. She really is a little bundle of energy and enthusiasm. Pippa is a very bright girl, but she is currently at the stage where she rather thinks the world should revolve around her! She will need an owner who is committed to her ongoing training, willing to set clear boundaries and provide the structure and consistency she needs. She is clever and picks things up quickly, so with the right guidance, patience and positive training, we believe she will become a fantastic companion. We’re looking for an active, committed family who will make Pippa part of their lives and give her the time, training, exercise and attention she needs. Pippa would need to be the only dog in the home. She may be able to live with older children following a successful introduction. Pippa is not a quiet, laid-back little dog — she is a character with a big personality and plenty to say! But for the right family, her confidence, affection and zest for life will make her a wonderful companion. Could you be the forever home that Pippa is looking for?

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Durham Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Pippa
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Durham Dogs & Cats Home · United Kingdom

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Pippa home

What you'll need for Pippa 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 Pippa

What life with Pippa looks like

Pippa is a large young adult dog waiting at Durham Dogs & Cats Home in United Kingdom.

An young 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.

United Kingdom, 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. Durham Dogs & Cats Home 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 — Durham 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 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 Durham Dogs & Cats Home 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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