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Zola

Female · Young · 2 years

Despite her sensitive side, Zola is a true sweetheart who has so much love to give. She travels well in the car, enjoys playing with toys, especially ones sturdy enough to withstand her enthusiasm for ripping them apart. Zola has shown she can settle on her own, although she has not been left for long periods so any alone time will need to be built up gradually. She is eating well overall, though like many anxious dogs she can occasionally go off her food when feeling unsettled. Zola could potentially live with sensible secondary school-aged children who understand when she needs space and reassurance. She will thrive in a calm, loving home with patient adopters who can continue building her confidence and provide the security she relies on. In return, they will gain an incredibly loyal, affectionate, and loving companion. Zola is a beautiful two-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux currently living in foster care after finding kennel life too stressful. She can be nervous when first introduced to new environments and situations, often becoming a little unsure and alert until she has had time and reassurance to settle. Once she feels safe, her sweet and curious personality begins to shine through and she enjoys exploring her surroundings at her own pace. Zola forms very close bonds with the people she trusts and takes great comfort and confidence from those familiar relationships. She is happy to meet new people, although she can occasionally be a little wary of men at first and benefits from gentle reassurance from someone she knows well. Vet visits can be particularly frightening for her, so she will need patient and understanding carers who can offer plenty of support during appointments.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Zola
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · Wickford

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Zola home

What you'll need for Zola in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Zola

What life with Zola looks like

Zola is a young adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

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.

🇬🇧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.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zola, answered.

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