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Sienna

Female · Young · 3 years

Say hello to the beautiful girl, Sienna! Sienna is a bull&terrier type cross who was found as a stray so we have no history on her life prior to coming into Battersea. Sienna is a pretty timid girly, quite shy and avoiding at first, but does warm up to people fairly quickly if no pressure is placed on her. Once she is bonded she shows off her cracking personality and loves receiving as much fuss as she can! Due to her worried side, she will be looking for owners who have experience with nervous dogs and are able to recognise and read her body language when she is unsure and are willing to be patient whilst she transitions into their home. It is unlikely that Sienna will give much away during introductions with potential new owners. Due to having no background information, we don't know whether she has spent any time in a home environment. New owners would need to be an adult only household that has a good understanding of basic training and what best approach suits her to teach her some life skills as well as building confidence. A quite location and her own private garden would be beneficial to helping her build up this confidence at her own pace. Like with unknown people, Sienna can be worried around unknown dogs, however once in their presence and realising they mean no harm, she can actually be quite playful. We believe that she may be able to live with another dog if they can adapt to her worried and friendly nature as appropriate. Once Sienna settles into her new home, we are confident that she will make any house a complete home. New owners must understand that Sienna will likely always be worried around unknown people, but once she knowns and trusts you, she's an absolute joy! If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Sienna, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ch for the dog you have contacted us about

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Sienna
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sienna home

What you'll need for Sienna 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 Sienna

What life with Sienna looks like

Sienna is a medium-sized 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 Sienna, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sienna?
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 Sienna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sienna 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 Sienna 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 Sienna 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 Sienna 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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