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Poppy

Mixed Breed ยท Female ยท Adult ยท 7 years

Location: High Wycombe ๐Ÿพ Poppy is Looking for a New Home ๐Ÿพ Poppy (previously known as Sage at the shelter) was originally adopted in 2020, but sadly she is now searching for a new family to call her own. Poppy was one of a litter of 10 Labrador/Dachshund cross puppies rescued alongside her mum, Piper. She has grown into a lovely, affectionate girl who enjoys life at a gentler pace. * Walks and exploring outdoors * Spending time with her people * A calm and predictable routine ๐Ÿก Poppyโ€™s Ideal Home Poppy is looking for a quiet home with a peaceful environment and not too many visitors coming and going. She would thrive with owners who can offer her stability, understanding, and plenty of love. * Labrador/Dachshund cross * Approx. 44cm tall * Around 15kg * House trained * Fully vaccinated * Neutered Poppy has so much love to give and deserves a second chance at finding her perfect forever home. If you think you could offer this special girl the calm and caring home she is looking for, weโ€™d love to hear from you. โค๏ธ Could you be the happy ending Poppy deserves? CRITERIA: We adopt our dogs to an area in England within a 3-hour drive of Cobham in Surrey. Any garden must be fully secure and have at least 6 ft boundaries. All our home checks are carried out virtually. If your initial application is successful, we will ask you for proof of ID, a video tour of your home and garden. Lastly, we carry out a video home check call. If you feel you can offer the right home and you match our criteria, please complete our pre adoption form here: and press SEND. Please only apply if you are ready to adopt. Home check and ยฃ400 adoption fee applies plus ยฃ25 for the safety harness that we insist all of our dogs are walked on until absolutely settled in their new home. Serbiaโ€™s forgotten paws has been operating for over 10 years and has rehomed over 1,300 in the UK

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Age
Adult ยท 7 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งSerbia (UK charity)
Shelter
Serbia's Forgotten Paws
Living with Poppy
  • โœ“Vaccinated
  • โœ“Spayed
Cared for by Serbia's Forgotten Pawsย ยท Serbia (UK charity)Learn about Mixed Breed โ†’

Listed 4 months ago

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 โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Serbia's Forgotten Paws in Serbia (UK charity).

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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งAdopting 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.

Serbia (UK charity), United Kingdom โ€” 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. Serbia's Forgotten Paws handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” 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 โ€” Serbia's Forgotten Paws 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 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 โ€” 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 โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Serbia's Forgotten Paws 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 โ€” 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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