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Stanley

Cocker Spaniel · Male · Adult · 8 years

Stanley is an affectionate Spaniel with a wonderful nature. He loves being close to his people and forms strong bonds when he feels safe and understood. Because he can be nervous with hands on or rough play, he’s looking for a family who will take a gentle, patient approach. He would be best suited to a home with teens and older, where everyone can go at his pace and help him continue building confidence. Stanley enjoys his walks and true to his Spaniel nature, he thrives on activities that keep his clever mind busy. Fun brain games, sniffing adventures, and enrichment sessions will make him feel fulfilled and happy. When it comes to other dogs, he’s not keen on bouncy or overly enthusiastic playmates, but he does enjoy spending time with calm, steady dogs who help him feel secure rather than overwhelmed. One of Stanley’s biggest joys are toys — he loves carrying one around when he’s excited, proudly showing it off. He’s also very food motivated, which makes training and enrichment especially rewarding for him. With the right support, he’ll blossom into a loving companion who brings joy to everyday life. If you can provide a home that understands his sensitive side and celebrates his playful, affectionate spirit, Stanley may be the perfect addition to your family. Any new owners would need to speak to a Battersea vet prior to rehoming. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Stanley 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
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Stanley
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Stanley home

What you'll need for Stanley 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 Stanley

What life with Stanley looks like

Stanley is a medium-sized adult cocker spaniel dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

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 Stanley, answered.

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