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Sprout

Female

Sprout is a gentle, sensitive girl who is looking for a calm and understanding home where she can continue to grow in confidence. She enjoys taking life at her own pace and loves spending time sniffing and exploring on quiet walks, where she feels most comfortable. Although she can be cautious around new people at first, Sprout forms lovely bonds once trust has been built and enjoys gentle affection from those she knows well. She is also very food motivated, making this a great way to build a positive relationship and introduce reward-based training. Sprout will need any time spent alone to be introduced gradually, helping her settle into her new routine at a pace that suits her. With patience, kindness, and plenty of reassurance, Sprout has all the potential to flourish into a wonderful companion, and we can't wait to see her thrive in her forever home. Ready to adopt? Donate Can't adopt? Please donate to help pets in need today. Toxic food and poisonous plants for dogs Foods and plants to keep away from your pet dog. Dogs, Adopters, Welfare Dog adoption timeline What to expect in the weeks and months after adopting a dog Dogs, Adopters, Dog behaviour Your dog's first week home How to help your new friend settle in and start to build a bond Dogs, Adopters, Dog behaviour If you like this dog, why not take a look at.

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Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Bath Cats and Dogs Home
Cared for by Bath Cats and Dogs Home · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Sprout home

What you'll need for Sprout 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 Sprout

What life with Sprout looks like

Sprout is a adult dog waiting at Bath Cats and Dogs Home in United Kingdom.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sprout, answered.

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