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Sasha

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

About SashaSasha’s story began in the saddest of circumstances. She came into the RSPCA’s care following a visit from an inspector after being found in an incredibly poor state. She had virtually no fur on her body due to a severe, untreated allergic reaction to fleas. Her skin was desperately sore and she was in a great deal of pain. Fast forward a couple of months, and thanks to intensive veterinary treatment, good food and plenty of love and TLC, Sasha is a very different dog. Her skin has made fantastic progress, although she still has a little way to go before it is completely healed. Now, this special girl is finally ready to find the loving forever home she deserves. Sasha absolutely adores people and loves nothing more than spending quality time with her humans. Well, almost nothing… because there is one thing that might just rival cuddles and companionship – food! Sasha is a girl who certainly enjoys her meals, and we like to reassure her that those days of wondering where her next meal is coming from are firmly behind her. She will never have to worry about being fed again. Sasha’s past is behind her, and now it’s all about looking forward to a brighter future filled with love, kindness, full tummies and all the happiness she could ever wish for. Sasha will need to be the only pet in the home. Although she is happy to walk alongside other dogs, she would much prefer not to share her home with one. After everything she has been through, Sasha deserves a family who will cherish her, continue to support her as she heals and show her just how wonderful life can be. Could you be the happy ending Sasha has been waiting for? She can live with children of secondary school age and over.

Size

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇬🇧York

Shelter

RSPCA York Animal Home

Living with Sasha

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Sasha

What life with Sasha looks like

Sasha is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at RSPCA York Animal Home in York.

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 Sasha, answered.

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