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Tess

Shar Pei · Female · Senior · 11 years

Tess, an unusual mix of Shar Pei x Collie who recently suffered the heartbreaking loss of her sister and lifelong companion, Millie. The sisters have been long-term residents at Helping Hounds because we felt we just couldn't separate them. Insufficient socialisation and interactions during their first decade of life before Helping Hounds, made them a bit of a handfull to home together. In our care, they both blossomed, mellowed and learnt some lovely manners!To help Tess through the grief and loneliness wrought by the disappearance of Millie from her life, the volunteers are giving her extra attention, special trips out, new experiences and overnight stays. But it's not enough.Tess needs to be in a home, full-time with people for company. She's an angel in the home and despite her sadness, she's embracing every new life experience we are introducing her to. She's a great telly watching companion, loves affection and although she's slowing down now, she enjoys a lenghty stroll and adventures on the many commons that surround us. Although she's a strong girl, she's a polite and attentive walker on the lead, just happy to be by your side and is very responsive to instructions. She stops when you ask her to and politely waits for you. Although she could be an only pet, we believe she would really appreciate the company of another calm older dog. She's used to having a companion and has been looking wistfully at other dogs playing when we've encountered them on walks. We would do a series of meet and greets with any resident dog in a potential home to ensure the right match.If you think yours might be a suitable home for her to spend the rest of her days, please complete an application form. We would love to hear from you.

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Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Helping Hounds Hampshire

Living with Tess

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About Tess

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Tess is a senior shar pei dog waiting at Helping Hounds Hampshire in United Kingdom.

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 Tess, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tess?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Helping Hounds Hampshire handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tess on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tess if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Helping Hounds Hampshire 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Tess 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 Tess 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 Helping Hounds Hampshire early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tess 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.