How do I contact the shelter about Adopt a dog?

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 Adopt a dog on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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 · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Please be aware due to the often complex nature of dogs in our care, we are not open to the general public. If you are interested in adopting then please read and follow the below process. We have a comprehensive adoption adoption process to ensure that the right dog is matched to the right home. Our aim is to be flexible to match the needs of the individual dog with the suitability of the home offered. You can see our dogs currently available for adoption. Tap here to see the dogs available We do not have blanket age restrictions for dogs being adopted where there are children in the family. Each dog will have its own requirements for the ages of children and this is specified in their adoption information. We will allow certain dogs to be adopted by full-time workers where specified in their adoption information. However, you must make arrangements for someone to visit during the day eg a dog walker/sitter. If the dog has been in a foster home it means that we do have an idea how each dog reacts to being left for certain periods of time. Please let us know what your "typical" day is like so we can try and match the right dog with your needs. We do not allow our dogs to be adopted into working homes (ie hunting). However, we do encourage people to apply for dogs that would excel with a "job" to do such as agility, flyball and Cani-x. We do not generally let dogs go to homes where they are kept outdoors in kennels, gardens or runs, with the exception of dogs that have previously lived outdoors and are happiest in this environment. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £275 per dog and £350 per puppy. This is an important contribution towards our general running costs and in many cases, may not even cover the cost of care that the dog has received from us. We strongly encourage adopters to attend positive and reward-based training classes, particularly for puppies and bull breeds. We can assist with identifying appropriate classes if required. If you wish to apply to adopt a Hope Rescue dog, please complete the form below. Burns Pet Nutrition proudly supports Hope Rescue with food for the dogs in our care, along with rehoming packs when they find their new homes. We are proud to be a Pet Remedy Rescue Partner. All our adopted dogs go home with a Pet Remedy New Home Kit to help them settle in. Published: 9th June, 2017 Updated: 15th August, 2025 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. Snowflake is a Westie looking for her forever home. Otis is a Terrier looking for his forever home. Hollander is a Husky Cross looking for his forever home. Nala is an British Bulldog looking for her forever home. Peter Pan is a Husky looking for his forever home. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. Jessie is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for her forever home. 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 © 2019-2024 Hope Rescue | All rights reserved

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Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

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What life with Adopt a dog looks like

Adopt a dog is a medium-sized 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.

🇬🇧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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Frequently asked

Adopting Adopt a dog, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Adopt a dog?: 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 Adopt a dog on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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 Adopt a dog 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.