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Adam

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 3 years

Adam and Angus are very affectionate boys once they know you and just want to have cuddles. The boys love to play with each other and share a very close bond. They are not a fan of the rain, but we cannot blame them! Adam is more of the independent one when off lead at the centre and will take himself around the field to explore, whereas Angus either stays with his people, or very close to Adam. These boys have truly captured our hearts with their fun loving cheeky personalities. We cannot wait for them to find their forever home together. Meet Adam and Angus. These boys are long haired Chihuahuas looking for their forever home together. They are extremely bonded and can often be found cuddling in bed together. They are looking for a quiet home with a garden that they can potter around in. Adam is more confident than Angus and Angus will usually follow Adam’s lead. They both enjoy spending time with their people, but they can be left alone for a couple of hours. Adam and Angus are unable to live with another dog in the home as Angus does need some work on his social skills. Adam and Angus do enjoy their little potters around the centre, taking in all the sniffs and sights, but they won’t be doing any hikes any time soon!

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Adam
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Adam home

What you'll need for Adam in week one.

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  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 Adam

What life with Adam looks like

Adam is a young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Adam, answered.

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