How do I contact the shelter about A Huge Puppy Farm Intake?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw A Huge Puppy Farm Intake on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt A Huge Puppy Farm Intake if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope Rescue 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 A Huge Puppy Farm Intake 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 A Huge Puppy Farm Intake 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 Hope Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know A Huge Puppy Farm Intake 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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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 21 years

Hope Rescue, alongside other animal welfare charities, was called to assist with a multi-agency operation to help over 200 breeding female dog, stud dogs and newly born puppies from an unlicensed breeder in Carmarthenshire this weekend. The Hope Rescue welfare team attended the site and rescued 47 dogs from the most heart-breaking and appalling conditions they had ever seen. In total, they rescued five nursing mums with a total of 18 puppies, five pregnant mums and a further 20 adults. The dogs were amongst the most popular breeds, including Bichon Frises, Shihtzus, Cockerpoos, Cavalier Spaniels, Labradors and Cocker Spaniels. Some of the dogs required immediate admission to the vets, including Smarties a Cocker Spaniel who needed treatment for severely infected bite wounds and a serious ear infection. She was found cowering in the corner of an outbuilding. One of the nursing mums, Hazel, a Bichon Frise, was so matted that she had maggots in her coat whilst feeding 5-day-old puppies. A number of dogs also have eye and ear infections, heavy worm burdens and rotten teeth. Vanessa Waddon, Hope Rescue founder said “The rescue centre was already near capacity before this intake due to the predicted rise in abandoned dogs following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. However, we are fortunate to have an incredible network of foster homes who didn’t hesitate to open their hearts and homes to help the physical and emotional rehabilitation of these traumatised puppy farm dogs, many of whom were trying to raise their puppies in such appalling conditions. "The sad reality is that this puppy farmer was no doubt gearing up for the Christmas puppy market. Sadly, puppy farming is still very much alive in Wales and we were pleased to support the excellent work being undertaken by the Trading Standards Wales Regional Investigation Team. We continue to urge everyone looking to add a four legged family member to do their research. Please check out your local rescue centre first, and if you are going to purchase a dog then ensure it is from a reputable breeder and follow the RSPCA advice here: You can find out more about adopting a dog here. Please click here to find out more about fostering a dog. If you would like to donate to help our dogs, please use the 'donate' button below. Thank you for your support. Published: 21st September, 2021 Updated: 16th June, 2022 Author: Cheryl George Daisy is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross looking for her forever home. Bamboo is a Lurcher looking for his forever home. Finn and Echo are a bonded pair of Pomeranians looking for their forever home together. On arrival, Bamboo was deeply distressed, emaciated and has clearly been through a lot of suffering. We immediately took him to our vets, who gave him a body score of 1.5 out of 9 - this poor boy came to us just in time. After a public call on Hope Rescue’s social media channels for urgent help, we received an incredible response. In an historic victory for animal welfare, this evening Senedd members voted for a complete ban on greyhound racing in Wales. Our centre team was brought to a standstill when a stray ten year old lurcher arrived in heartbreaking condition, the gentle girl we later named Lili. The funding for 2026/27 enables Animal Licensing Wales to maintain its specialist team supporting local authorities to regulate animal activities, tackle illegal breeding, and prosecute offenders. Thirty eight dogs, mostly French Bullogs, were rescued from an illegal puppy farm in Ely, who were suffering from painful health conditions caused by deliberate breeding for extreme characteristics and living in appalling conditions. A message from our founder and CEO Vanessa Waddon We're incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with Miraculous Meals as Hope's food Supplier! Ruth has been a loyal supporter and friend of Hope Rescue over the past few years, and we’re thrilled to announce that she is now an official Hope Rescue ambassador. We are delighted to have been awarded the Platinum Award for Kennelling in the RSPCA Paw Prints Awards 2025 - the only scheme of its kind in England and Wales Discover the Hope Rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes. Find out more about adopting a dog with Hope. We have a number of dogs that would benefit from a foster home rather a kennel environment. If you live in the South Wales area and would like to find out more, please get in touch. To check if we have your dog at our centre, please contact us directly on , 8am to 8pm, or email [email protected]. You can also check on our Facebook page. Since 2005 Hope Rescue has been saving the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that, through no fault of their own, need a second chance. We're always looking for donated items like blankets, treats and toys. Our charity shops are in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun and Pontypridd, for shopping and donations. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. View the businesses that partner with us at Hope Rescue. Helping us be there for the dogs who need us most. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 23rd January, 2026 Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Read more Published: 1st March, 2024 Updated: 4th February, 2026 We take dogs irrespective of their breed, age or condition and with your help, we can continue to help more dogs in need. Read more Published: 28th January, 2025 Updated: 28th October, 2025 Author: Mike Walmsley We are returning the The Greyhound Inn Usk for our Barking Mad 2026 Dog Show and can't wait to see you. Read more Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 11:00am End: 22nd August, 2026 at 3:00pm Published: 4th May, 2026 Author: Olivia Copner Location: The Greyhound Inn and Hotel, Llantrissant Near Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

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Hope Rescue, alongside other animal welfare charities, was called to assist with a multi-agency operation to help over 200 breeding bitches, stud dogs and newly born puppies from an unlicensed breeder in Carmarthenshire this weekend. The Hope Rescue welfare team attended the site and rescued 47 dogs from the most heart-breaking and appalling conditions they had ever seen. In total, they rescued five nursing mums with a total of 18 puppies, five pregnant mums and a further 20 adults. The dogs were amongst the most popular breeds, including Bichon Frises, Shihtzus, Cockerpoos, Cavalier Spaniels, Labradors and Cocker Spaniels. Some of the dogs required immediate admission to the vets, including Smarties a Cocker Spaniel who needed treatment for severely infected bite wounds and a serious ear infection. She was found cowering in the corner of an outbuilding. One of the nursing mums, Hazel, a Bichon Frise, was so matted that she had maggots in her coat whilst feeding 5-day-old puppies. A number of dogs also have eye and ear infections, heavy worm burdens and rotten teeth. Vanessa Waddon, Hope Rescue founder said “The rescue centre was already near capacity before this intake due to the predicted rise in abandoned dogs following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. However, we are fortunate to have an incredible network of foster homes who didn’t hesitate to open their hearts and homes to help the physical and emotional rehabilitation of these traumatised puppy farm dogs, many of whom were trying to raise their puppies in such appalling conditions. "The sad reality is that this puppy farmer was no doubt gearing up for the Christmas puppy market. Sadly, puppy farming is still very much alive in Wales and we were pleased to support the excellent work being undertaken by the Trading Standards Wales Regional Investigation Team. We continue to urge everyone looking to add a four legged family member to do their research. Please check out your local rescue centre first, and if you are going to purchase a dog then ensure it is from a reputable breeder and follow the RSPCA advice here: You can find out more about adopting a dog here. Please click here to find out more about fostering a dog. If you would like to donate to help our dogs, please use the 'donate' button below. Thank you for your support. Published: 21st September, 2021 Updated: 16th June, 2022 Author: Cheryl George Daisy is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross looking for her forever home. Bamboo is a Lurcher looking for his forever home. Finn and Echo are a bonded pair of Pomeranians looking for their forever home together. On arrival, Bamboo was deeply distressed, emaciated and has clearly been through a lot of suffering. We immediately took him to our vets, who gave him a body score of 1.5 out of 9 - this poor boy came to us just in time. After a public call on Hope Rescue’s social media channels for urgent help, we received an incredible response. In an historic victory for animal welfare, this evening Senedd members voted for a complete ban on greyhound racing in Wales. Our centre team was brought to a standstill when a stray ten year old lurcher arrived in heartbreaking condition, the gentle girl we later named Lili. The funding for 2026/27 enables Animal Licensing Wales to maintain its specialist team supporting local authorities to regulate animal activities, tackle illegal breeding, and prosecute offenders. Thirty eight dogs, mostly French Bullogs, were rescued from an illegal puppy farm in Ely, who were suffering from painful health conditions caused by deliberate breeding for extreme characteristics and living in appalling conditions. A message from our founder and CEO Vanessa Waddon We're incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with Miraculous Meals as Hope's food Supplier! Ruth has been a loyal supporter and friend of Hope Rescue over the past few years, and we’re thrilled to announce that she is now an official Hope Rescue ambassador. We are delighted to have been awarded the Platinum Award for Kennelling in the RSPCA Paw Prints Awards 2025 - the only scheme of its kind in England and Wales Discover the Hope Rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes. Find out more about adopting a dog with Hope. We have a number of dogs that would benefit from a foster home rather a kennel environment. If you live in the South Wales area and would like to find out more, please get in touch. To check if we have your dog at our centre, please contact us directly on , 8am to 8pm, or email [email protected]. You can also check on our Facebook page. Since 2005 Hope Rescue has been saving the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that, through no fault of their own, need a second chance. We're always looking for donated items like blankets, treats and toys. Our charity shops are in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun and Pontypridd, for shopping and donations. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. View the businesses that partner with us at Hope Rescue. Helping us be there for the dogs who need us most. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 23rd January, 2026 Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Read more Published: 1st March, 2024 Updated: 4th February, 2026 We take dogs irrespective of their breed, age or condition and with your help, we can continue to help more dogs in need. Read more Published: 28th January, 2025 Updated: 28th October, 2025 Author: Mike Walmsley We are returning the The Greyhound Inn Usk for our Barking Mad 2026 Dog Show and can't wait to see you. Read more Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 11:00am End: 22nd August, 2026 at 3:00pm Published: 4th May, 2026 Author: Olivia Copner Location: The Greyhound Inn and Hotel, Llantrissant Near Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE

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Small

Age

Senior · 21 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

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What life with A Huge Puppy Farm Intake looks like

A Huge Puppy Farm Intake is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hope Rescue in Pontyclun.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Traumatized puppy farm dogs requiring physical and emotional rehabilitation. Many have health issues including eye and ear infections, heavy worm burdens, rotten teeth, and some needed immediate veterinary care.

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