How do I contact the shelter about Scrabble?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Scrabble on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Scrabble if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Scrabble 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 Scrabble 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Scrabble 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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Scrabble

Male · Young · 1 year

Scrabble is a very worried dog looking for a calm, patient and understanding home. Scrabble is very nervous and will need time, confidence‑building and consistency in his new home. Scrabble takes time to feel comfortable and is more reserved in new environments. He can have a bark when he’s unsure but if he’s allowed to just make his own mind up, he’ll approach for a short sniff but takes longer to enjoy any hands-on fuss, even from people he knows. He will need an adult‑only home that can read his body language well and give him space when needed. His new family will need to be willing to carry on training we have put in place for him to help him continue to build confidence. Scrabble is social with dogs but is most comfortable with calm, steady dogs who respect his space. He does need to live with another dog/s that will help build his confidence, he is currently spending time in a foster home with other dogs and it has helped him immensely. It took Scrabble a while to settle into his foster home. He has been in this home a while and is still too worried to go on walks so he will need new owners with a secure and private garden - this will be a safe space for him to build his confidence. He has bonded to the adult daughter in the home and loves a fuss and will follow her around! His new owners must be happy to not walk him outside for potentially some considerable time. Scrabble is currently too worried to play with toys, but this may develop once he is settled in his new home. He will need plenty of time to settle into his new home, but then should start to enjoy short sniff walks in familiar places - however, the pace at which he is more confident to explore should be set by Scrabble. He is a worried dog, particularly by handling and has been reactive when picked up. His new owners need to have managed dogs with anxieties around handling and who are prepared to work with him to slowly build confidence and not push him too far, too quickly. Scrabble will need to build strong bonds slowly with his new owners before meeting new people and going out and about. Scrabble is a true rescue dog who will make a hugely rewarding project for his new family. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Scrabble you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here;

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Scrabble

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Scrabble home

What you'll need for Scrabble in week one.

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About Scrabble

What life with Scrabble looks like

Scrabble is a small young adult dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An young 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Scrabble, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Scrabble?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Scrabble on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Scrabble if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Scrabble 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 Scrabble 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Scrabble 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.