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Ruth

Cocker Spaniel · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Ruth is looking for an experienced, patient and understanding family who can help her build her confidence and discover the world around her. She will need adopters who appreciate that new sights, sounds and experiences may take some getting used to and who are happy to take things slowly, offering plenty of reassurance and encouragement along the way. Ruth has so much potential, and with the right support, we hope to see her confidence blossom. She cannot currently be left alone, so her new family will need to be around to help her settle before gradually building up her time alone as she develops and will need ongoing socialisation with calm walking buddies If you have the time, patience and experience to help a little puppy find her paws, Ruth could be a very special addition to your family. Ruth is a 3-month-old puppy who sadly hasn't had the best start in life and has had a very sheltered upbringing, meaning she is finding the big wide world a little scary. She can be shy and worried when meeting new people, but give her a little space and time and she will soon come over to say hello. Ruth will need gentle introductions to new experiences and the opportunity to build relationships at her own pace. Although she may initially be unsure, once she feels safe and comfortable, Ruth absolutely loves a fuss and a cuddle! She can live with older primary school-aged children who understand her needs and will give her the time and space she needs to settle.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Ruth

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

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About Ruth

What life with Ruth looks like

Ruth is a large puppy cocker spaniel dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Ruth, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ruth?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Dogs Trust Basildon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ruth on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ruth if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Dogs Trust Basildon whether they will for Ruth, what they require (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 Ruth already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Ruth. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Dogs Trust Basildon, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ruth isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Dogs Trust Basildon about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ruth 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.