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Poppy

Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Young · 3 years

Poppy is looking for a quiet and patient home, with people who have the time to help her settle in slowly. At first, she will need to have someone around all the time to help her find her paws, once she’s more settled the aim would be to leave her for short bursts and build this up alongside her confidence! Poppy has made some lovely friendships with her handlers during her stay and has shown a real keenness to learn which is great for training! Like many of us Poppy sometimes needs a little bit of quiet time to herself, which is why she would be best placed with adults only or secondary school children who can understand and give her a safe space to unwind. She may be able to live with other small dogs depending on how dog mixes go. If you’re looking to give a lovely little dog the chance at starting a new chapter and you’re happy to initially spend lots of time to help her get settled in, we really think you should add gorgeous Poppy to your favourites! Poppy is a gorgeous 3 yr old Jack Russell. She is super playful and absolutely loves a game of tug and chase. Poppy can be a little worried at first with new people and places, but she soon comes around and is a sweet, fun, friendly girl who makes wonderful company! Because of her anxiety Poppy will need adopters who are willing to come meet her multiple times so that she can get comfortable with you and show her true playful side! She has Luxating Patella which is something our team and vets will talk through with you, please don’t let this put you off finding out more about Poppy as she really is a lovely girl who could bring so much joy to your life!

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Leeds
Shelter
Dogs Trust Leeds
Living with Poppy
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Leeds · LeedsLearn about Jack Russell Terrier

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Bringing Poppy home

What you'll need for Poppy 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
  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 Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a small young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust Leeds in Leeds.

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.

Leeds, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Poppy, answered.

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