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Wanda

Mastiff · Female · Young · 2 years

Wanda is a bouncy, goofy girl who loves being around her people! She enjoys a good sniff on her walks followed by LOTS of cuddles afterwards. She enjoys bounding around with her toys in the compounds and playing a game of raggy with you. This girl is a lovable giant that would make the best companion. She is looking for a nice, easy life, going on walks and then sunbathing (upside down) in the garden for the rest of the day. Apply to adopt today! Meet Wanda, a 2-year-old Mastiff X. Wanda has had a difficult start to life and can have a worried side, so she would love patient and caring adopters. Wanda has been around children and has been good (no other info); however, we feel that due to her bouncy nature and some worries around handling/loud noises, she’d be best suited to a home with older secondary school-aged children who are comfortable around large dogs. She has lived with dogs and cats before but can be quite boisterous with them, so for now, she would be best suited as the only pet unless cats/small furries can be kept separate. She would love to have dog walking friends as she loves to goof around with them! Wanda would benefit from having owners that are used to and comfortable around large bouncy dogs.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Harefield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Harefield
Living with Wanda
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Harefield · HarefieldLearn about Mastiff

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Bringing Wanda home

What you'll need for Wanda 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 Wanda

What life with Wanda looks like

Wanda is a extra-large young adult mastiff dog waiting at Dogs Trust Harefield in Harefield.

An young 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.

Harefield, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wanda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wanda?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Harefield handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Wanda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Wanda if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Harefield 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 Wanda 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 Wanda 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 Dogs Trust Harefield early rather than rehoming privately; they know Wanda 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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