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Teddy

Bichon Frisé · Male · Senior · 9 years

Teddy is a very friendly, sweet natured boy super sweet and will make a lovely addition to a family home or someone looking for a companion to share the sofa with and take on gentle walks. Teddy will need regular grooming to maintain his coat, he has been a good boy here and happy to be brushed. Teddy is a relaxed boy happy to mooch around rather than play. If you have the space at home to offer this boy a comfy bed and want a walking partner Teddy could be the boy for you. Teddy is a confident 9 year old who is looking for his forever home. Teddy has a friendly approach to greet people and enjoys a fuss and cuddle but he can be independent and take himself of for some R&R. Teddy enjoys casual walks, having a sniff about exploring his surroundings, he is happy to meet other dogs out and about sometimes pulling on the lead when he sees them. Once settled Teddy should be fine to be left up to 4 hours he will just need time initial to adjust to his new home. Teddy can live with primary aged children and could live with another dog depending on a successful dog mix here at the centre.

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇬🇧Wickford

Shelter

Dogs Trust Basildon

Living with Teddy

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Teddy

What life with Teddy looks like

Teddy is a senior bichon frisé dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Teddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Teddy?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Dogs Trust Basildon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Teddy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Teddy if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Dogs Trust Basildon whether they will for Teddy, what they require (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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Teddy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Teddy. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Dogs Trust Basildon, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Teddy isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Dogs Trust Basildon about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Teddy 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.