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Tally

English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 6 years

Meet Tally! 1/11 Name: Tally Gender: Female Age: 6 Years Breed: American Bulldog Size: Large​​​ Where do we even start with this beautiful, amazing, special girl? Beautiful Tally is a 6 year old American Bulldog who experienced untold traumas before arriving in the care of the One Wish Dog Foundation. ​ Before being found by the dog warden, Tally had been moved from pillar to post, being relentlessly bred from before being left to starve in a filthy drug den. ​ Riddled with mange and dangerously skinny, Tally’s eyes were almost completely closed up from swelling and she had lost most of her fur from infections. Her back legs were also stiff and sore from emaciation, and being kept in a cage with no freedom and exercise. ​ If you’re following Tally’s journey on our social media pages, you’ll know that this special girl is now recovering from her traumas in a lovely, cosy foster home and she has made an incredible transformation thanks to expert medical advice and treatment. You'll notice from her photos how much better she is looking and feeling now. ​ Tally is now vaccinated and spayed. No more pups for this poor darling, we dread to think how many litters she was forced to have. She is now waiting patiently for cruciate surgery and once she has recovered, she'll finally be able to live the comfortable and pain-free live that she deserves so much. ​ What is most amazing about Tally is how despite everything she has been put through by humans, she refuses to lose faith in us. She looks to us for safety and comfort, and she is so, so gentle and trusting. She’s quite simply incredible and we’re totally committed to finding her happy ever after.​ ​​​ We'll accept nothing short of a 5* home for this exceptional soul. She is able to live with other dogs and children. She has been in contact with cats in foster care but we would prefer for her to go to a cat-free home for safety reasons due to her size. If you think you might be able to offer our amazing Tally a lifetime of love and all the attention in the world, please register your interest below. Alternatively, please contact Jenna at or on ​ ​​​​Tally's ideal home ​​ Children: Can live with dog-savvy children over 5 years old ​ Other dogs: Can live with other dogs ​ Other pets: Cannot live with cats and small furries ​ ​ ​Apply to adopt

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
One Wish Dog Foundation
Living with Tally
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by One Wish Dog Foundation · United KingdomLearn about English Bulldog

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Bringing Tally home

What you'll need for Tally 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 Tally

What life with Tally looks like

Tally is a large adult english bulldog dog waiting at One Wish Dog Foundation in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Tally, answered.

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