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Toby

Poodle · Male · Adult · 7 years

Meet our Poodle boy Toby! Toby arrived at Battersea from another rescue and with 7 other dogs and has likely not had the best start in life. He is a very worried lad who is slowly learning that the world is not such a scary place, but he is stressed when outside and struggles to walk on lead, showing behaviours similar to a puppy farm dog who has had limited exposure to the wider world. Therefore he requires his new family to be prepared for a long settling in period with owners taking everything at his pace and supporting him with a gentle approach. Toby is looking for a quiet location where he can become familiar with his surroundings with ease and not feel too overwhelmed by things around him. Being a sensitive boy he will need gradual exposure to new experiences and a steady approach to this. Toby is one of those dogs, who, when he makes those small achievements, they are big wins and will be such a rewarding thing to witness in a home. Helping him come out of his shell and gaining confidence on his own 4 paws will be such a heart warming thing to witness. We know, with a comfy bed, plenty of TLC and a calm home environment he will be able to feel secure within himself and build the bond he most desires with humans. With time and love, he’s ready to leave his past behind and become a loyal, loving companion. Could you be the family to help him thrive in a new home? If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Toby, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Toby
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Poodle →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Toby home

What you'll need for Toby in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a large adult poodle 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. 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.

London, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toby, answered.

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