Spike (and Star)
Spike (and Star)
- Age 7 years, 1 month
- Living with children School Age and Above
- Breed Pug
- Living with dogs Can't live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can live with
- Size Small
- Reference ANIMAL24870
- Centre Battersea, London
More about Spike (and Star)
Meet our friendly little fella, Spike (& his sister Star)
Spike and his sister, Star, came to us via another rescue, so we have little information on his life before that. They would love to be rehomed together if possible.
Spike likes his people and enjoys a cuddle and a fuss, but can be a little uncertain around other dogs, and generally prefers to do his own thing. As a brachycephalic (short-nosed) breed, he will need his own garden to potter about in when the weather is too warm for longer walks. He does enjoy splashing and paddling about in water, and has loved the little paddling pool in his favourite paddock.
Spike is more confident around people and a little more worried by dogs, so they would prefer to be the only doggies in their home. With his gentle nature and his lovely bond with Star, He has so much to offer. Any new family will be lucky to have him, and we’re sure that with a little time and patience, this little lad will become a much loved member of the family.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Star and her brother Spike, you can e-mail our rehoming team on rehoming@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online form before we discuss an individual dog, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can do so here: https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs
Please be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog in question.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.