How do I contact the shelter about Willow?

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 Willow on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow 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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Willow

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Meet Willow, a larger than life character who is looking for owners to match her zest for life and energy levels. Willow is a Portuguese Pedengo cross - a breed known for being lively, agile, and highly intelligent Hounds and their loyalty and strong hunting instincts. Willow loves people and will greet them enthusiastically, often jumping up to greet or to try to lick faces. With dogs she is less forwards and can take time to warm up and want to play. She sometimes prefers to keep to herself and will not enjoy walks where there are lots of dogs running around. In her previous home, Willow was housetrained and her owners described her as very affectionate and a little needy at times, often following her owners around. She is used to spending periods of time outside and her owners will need to understand that she'll need patience as she settles into her new routine and home life. Willow has a very high prey drive and will chase wildlife, so she'll need to be kept on lead on her walks and have access to a very secure garden at home, though she does like to dig holes so wouldn't be for the garden-proud owner. Due to her high energy levels and need to run, it may be a good idea for her owners to hire secure dog fields where she can really stretch her legs and have some fun. Willow previously loved her food and would do a 'sit' for a treat and she also knows the word 'treat' and got very excited. Her motivation for food has not been seen much here at Battersea but we're sure this will return when finds her feet at home. This lovely girl has tonnes of energy and affection to give and needs a home with owners who have a good understanding working dogs that need plenty of attention and time. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Willow, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here;

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Willow

✓House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Has special needs

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About Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Sensitive to people entering her space, needs careful management and patient owners

🇬🇧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 Willow, answered.

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