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Victoria

Chihuahua · Female · Adult · 5 years

Meet Victoria, our lovely little Chihuahua! Victoria arrived at Battersea as a stray, so sadly we have no history on her or how she is in a home. When she first arrived, she was quite worried and, despite her small size, showed that she had a voice and wasn't afraid to use it! Since settling in, she has grown in confidence and shown herself to be an affectionate little lady who loves her known people. Victoria is looking for owners with experience of Chihuahua behaviours, as she can be uncomfortable with formal or clinical handling. Her new owners will need to continue her basic training and help her build positive associations with handling at her own pace. Victoria is worried by other dogs and can be reactive towards them, so she will need to be the only dog in the home. She would benefit from having some calm walking buddies who can help her build confidence around other dogs. She has also shown a strong interest in chasing wildlife while onsite, so she cannot live with cats or other small animals. Victoria would love a home away from the inner city where she can enjoy quieter walks. Her own private garden would be a bonus, although this isn't essential. Due to her worries around handling, she would be best suited to living with teenagers aged 13+ who can read her body language and give her space when needed. Victoria really is the sweetest little lady with lots of love to give. She would make a wonderful companion for a Chihuahua enthusiast who is happy to give her the time, patience and understanding she needs. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Victoria , you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. ch for the dog in question

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧London
Shelter
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Living with Victoria
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · LondonLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Victoria home

What you'll need for Victoria 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
  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 Victoria

What life with Victoria looks like

Victoria is a small adult chihuahua 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. 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 Victoria, answered.

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