Not confirmed since October 20, 2026

Tessa

English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 7 years

Are you looking for a loyal little companion who loves cuddles, playtime and cosy evenings on the sofa? Then Tessa could be the perfect match for you. She is a quiet, well-behaved and affectionate girl who enjoys the simple things in life. Tessa loves playing with her favourite ball and toys, but her favourite place to be is snuggled up on the sofa beside her special person, soaking up all the love and cuddles she deserves. When meeting new people, Tessa can be a little shy at first, but once she feels comfortable, she soon comes around and shows her sweet personality. She would thrive in a calm, peaceful home where she can settle in at her own pace and feel safe and secure. She can be around other dogs, but she generally prefers to do her own thing and would be happiest as the only pet in the home, where she can enjoy all the attention for herself. She will also need an adult only home. This sweet girl has so much love to give and is simply looking for a safe, loving home where she can relax, feel secure and be someone's special companion. Could you be the one to give this lovely girl the forever home she deserves?

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA York Home

Living with Tessa

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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About Tessa

What life with Tessa looks like

Tessa is an adult english bulldog dog waiting at RSPCA York 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 Tessa, answered.

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