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Roxie

English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 4 years

Roxie is a beautiful French Bulldog with a loving nature who is looking for a patient and understanding home to call her own.Roxie can be a little nervous when faced with new situations and unfamiliar people, so she is looking for adopters who will give her the time and reassurance she needs to build her confidence. Once she gets to know you, her affectionate personality shines through, and she loves spending time with her favourite people.One of Roxie's favourite things is being out and about on her walks. She loves exploring new places, sniffing around, and enjoying life's adventures. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a fun day out, Roxie is always happiest when she's out having fun with her trusted humans.She would thrive in a calm home with a consistent routine, where she can continue to grow in confidence at her own pace. Her new family should be prepared to offer plenty of love, patience, and positive encouragement as she settles in.Ideal HomeA patient and understanding householdA calm environment with a predictable routineOwners who enjoy walks and spending time outdoorsPlenty of love, reassurance, and companionshipRoxie is a truly sweet girl with so much love to give. With the right family by her side, she will blossom into a loyal and loving companion who will enjoy sharing many happy adventures together. NAWT Berkshire Trindledown Farm Wantage Road Great Shefford Berkshire RG17 7DQ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Roxie
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Roxie home

What you'll need for Roxie 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 Roxie

What life with Roxie looks like

Roxie is a adult english bulldog dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

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.

Watford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Roxie, answered.

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