Not confirmed since October 22, 2026

Poppy

Pug · Female · Senior · 14 years

All this little lady needs is a loving home where she can enjoy her peaceful retirement years. She’ll need a space without a lot of stairs, due to her being older, and as she values having her own space and enjoying quiet time, Poppy would be best suited to a home with secondary school aged children who can respect her boundaries. Poppy finds being alone difficult and will need adopters prepared to adopt a consistent routine and employ gradual training to help Poppy build up her confidence with being left for short periods. Adopters should also be aware that Poppy has some medical bits going on, due to her age, and would be happy to support this little older lady whilst she lives out her golden years. Poppy is an outgoing and affectionate 14 year old Chug (Chihuahua x Pug). She’s a super happy girl with a sweet and friendly nature! Poppy’s favourite thing is being close to her people and she likes being involved in whatever's going on around the home, but she’s also independent and appreciates having her own space when she wants it. She likes having the freedom to move around the house and settle where she pleases and she really loves being able to sleep on the bed with you. An early riser, Poppy would be happy to enjoy a gentle sunrise stroll around the neighbourhood before contently relaxing for the rest of the day.

Size

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Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇬🇧Shoreham by Sea

Shelter

Dogs Trust Shoreham

Living with Poppy

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Poppy

What life with Poppy looks like

Poppy is a senior pug dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shoreham in Shoreham by Sea.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 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 Shoreham 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 Shoreham 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Shoreham 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.