Not confirmed since October 19, 2026

Wiggins

Male · Young · 1 year

Wiggins is a young and lively Jack Russell Terrier who is full of character and enthusiasm. He has been friendly with everyone he has met and is always keen to say hello, sometimes getting a little overexcited and jumping up at people. As a young dog, he is still learning about the world around him and will need owners who are happy to continue his training and help him develop into a well-rounded adult dog. He is looking for a home with an active and enriching lifestyle. He particularly enjoys using his nose to explore his surroundings and discover all the interesting smells along the way. He can be busy on the lead and pull at times, so his new owners will need to continue working on his lead training. He also likes to put his head in any rabbit hole or gap in a fence. Wiggins will need a home with access to his own secure private garden where he can safely enjoy some off-lead time. His new owners will need to be committed to ongoing training, giving him space from other dogs when needed. Wiggins will need people who understand that not all dogs will appreciate his enthusiastic approach and who can help him navigate these situations. Wiggins is looking for owners who are willing to invest time, patience and consistency into his ongoing training. With the right guidance, Wiggins will have the chance to develop his skills and enjoy all the adventures life has to offer. Potential owners will need to speak with a Battersea vet prior to rehoming Wiggins. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Wiggins, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. a match for the dog you have contacted us about

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Wiggins

✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Wiggins home

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About Wiggins

What life with Wiggins looks like

Wiggins is a small young adult dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

A young 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 Wiggins, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Wiggins?: 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 Wiggins on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Wiggins 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Wiggins 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 Wiggins 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 Wiggins 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.