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Rolo

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 6 years

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT ROLO? A strong bond - Rolo really wants to feel safe and have fun, so the friendship you will build will be incredibly rewarding A pleasure to walk - Rolo is a doddle to take out, he likes a good sniff, he isn't too phased about traffic and other dogs and will potter for as long as you'd like to be out Quick Learner - he can suss things out pretty quickly and so with good guidance he can pick up new skills pretty well WHAT ROLO NEEDS… His history and our thorough assessments has left us very confident that Rolo would be best placed in a male only household An owner will need to be resilient in relation to settling a dog in that may not find it smooth sailing. A consistent routine, patience and understanding are key An owner that will feel comfortable not needing to have Rolo accept being in busy environments and handling by unknown people. So the ability to separate from visitors (initially) and exercise away from high-populated areas The adoption fee for Rolo is £250. 00 50 MILE RE-HOMING RADIUS APPLIES STOKENCHURCH DOG RESCUE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO RE-HOME A DOG WITHOUT GIVING DUE REASON

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Stokenchurch
Shelter
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue
Living with Rolo
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Stokenchurch Dog Rescue · StokenchurchLearn about Chihuahua →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Rolo home

What you'll need for Rolo 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 Rolo

What life with Rolo looks like

Rolo is an adult chihuahua dog waiting at Stokenchurch Dog Rescue in Stokenchurch.

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.

Stokenchurch, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rolo, answered.

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