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Shadow And Peanut

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 12 years

*RESERVED* Shadow and Peanut are looking for a home together. Shadow is an 12 year old Cockapoo. Shy at first and from a home where the owners were struggling to care for him. In rescue Shadow is slowly beginning to settle and learning to enjoy life again. He and Peanut love to sleep together. Peanut is a 6 year old JR x Chihuahua. Very scared when she first arrived, but is slowly gaining more confidence. If you think you could offer Shadow and Peanut a new loving home, please complete our enquiry form by clicking on the ‘enquire about a dog’ button.

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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇬🇧Southampton
Shelter
Second Chance Animal Rescue
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Shadow And Peanut home

What you'll need for Shadow And Peanut 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
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    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 Shadow And Peanut

What life with Shadow And Peanut looks like

Shadow And Peanut is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Second Chance Animal Rescue in Southampton.

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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Shadow And Peanut, answered.

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