How do I contact the shelter about Xena?

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

Can I adopt Xena 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 Xena 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 Xena 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 Xena 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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Xena

English Bulldog · Female · Young · 3 years

Xena is a hugely affectionate girl. She is more comfortable indoors and show her happy go lucky character, whereas outdoors she can become more stressed and needs some support to help her feel more confident. She has lived in a home before so is used to a household routine – she loves nothing more than to lean in for a fuss and here at Battersea Old Windsor has proved to be very affectionate, approaching people with a big wiggle and tail wag. Xena is an active girl and will therefore need a garden where she can have some time off lead. We have found that Xena struggles to walk calmly on lead and gets distracted by other dogs, wildlife and people and can pull strongly and sometimes bark. We are working on her training in this area but it is still a work in progress and will need to be continued in her new home with owners who are comfortable to take this on and be able to manage Xena. When she is indoors, she is much more relaxed and given some time can settle and just loves being with people - we have her in our offices and she goes from person to person to say hello and have some attention. Xena has been able to socialise with a variety of dogs here, however she does sometimes struggle passing other dogs and can become frustrated, pulling and panting on her lead because she wants to say hello. She has a very high chase drive with wildlife, and smaller dogs peak her interest more, though she has played respectfully with smaller dogs. In Xena’s previous home she showed some separation anxiety and would bark when left alone. As Xena spends time settling into her new home, we do recommend that she is not left in the home on her own too soon, she also needs a home with more than one person to be able to give her the consistent support she needs. Xena loves her tennis balls and will like nothing more than playing with her new family in the garden. She knows a 'drop' and has no issues swapping her toys for a treat. Xena is delightful girl and is looking for a peaceful and loving home who are prepared to continue her training and where she can relax and show off her bubbly personality. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Xena, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Xena

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

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London Learn about English Bulldog →

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About Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is a large young adult english bulldog 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. 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 Xena, answered.

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