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Wispa

Dachshund · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

WISPA Adoption fee is £350 CUMBRIA 4.5 years old Female Black and tan smooth Neutered Wispa is a confident, affectionate and playful girl with a big personality. Unfortunately her adoption has not worked out as she is not getting on with the other resident dog, so we are now looking for a dog-free home. Wispa loves being around her people and adores cuddles and attention, but she has an independent streak too. She loves playing fetch, chasing the hosepipe, digging in her sandpit and exploring on her walks. She is clever, very food motivated and thrives on being part of family life. Wispa can be wary of unfamiliar people and may bark until she has had the time to build trust. She also finds vet visits stressful and will need a patient family who can take these things slowly with her. Outside the home, Wispa is generally comfortable around other dogs and is usually unbothered by them on walks, although she may bark if another dog approaches her. She can be protective over food, but never towards people. Wispa can currently be left for up to four hours and has free roam of the kitchen and living room. She sleeps either on the sofa or in her own bed. She is in excellent health. Wispa simply needs a loving home where she can enjoy plenty of playtime and affection. With the right family, we believe her fun and confident personality will shine. Requirements in a home for Wispa No other dogs No cats A secure garden To find out more about Wispa, please contact Ipek at .

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Wispa
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow StreetLearn about Dachshund

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Wispa home

What you'll need for Wispa in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Wispa

What life with Wispa looks like

Wispa is a large adult dachshund dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Wispa, answered.

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