More about DOTTIE

Meet Dottie!

Dottie is an adorable little Shih Tzu with a big personality crammed into a small but mighty package! Dottie came to us through no fault of her own and can often be worried of new people she meets but once she has gotten to know you she is a true cuddle bug, often leaning in for more fuss. New owners should always allow Dottie space when worried and wait for Dottie to approach them and apply the 3 second rule when giving her a fuss.

Dottie has spent some time on foster and has shown to really struggle with being left alone and will need new owners who are around all the time initially and build up Dottie's time alone very gradually. New owners should be realistic about the amount of time Dottie will be able to be left and that she will be wanting to sleep on the bed and be up on the sofa with you!

Dots has also shown some reactions to other dogs whilst in our care, especially when put in a position where she is in close proximity to them. We feel this is due to under confidence and will need her new owners to help her work through this and take her to nice open spaces rather than high streets.

If you are registered to rehome with us and have the type of experience and environment where Dottie can thrive, please contact our Brands Hatch rehoming team on bbh.rehomers@battersea.org.uk. Due to high interest, we will only respond to those who could be a match for Dottie.