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Adopt Autumn

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

After recently arriving with us as a stray Autumn has quickly won the hearts of our team. She was shy on arrival but has quickly blossomed into the class clown! Autumn is a goofy character who is keen to meet new people. She leans into you for a fuss and it soon becomes a full blown hug!Autumn sadly arrived with overgrown nails and sore skin, she was sensitive to be handled initially but as she has both gained in confidence with us and felt more comfortable in herself this has improved. She can deter nervous dogs on first meetings as she is keen to greet but once Autumn has said hello she is happy to mooch alongside. She could potentially share her home with another dog and would benefit from regular walks with other calm dogs to build her social circle. Autumn is likely to need some support settling into her new home both with building up the time she is left home alone gradually and with her house training. If you have space on your sofa for a girl who loves to cuddle up close, then look no further than Autumn! Published: 19th October, 2026 Author: Lyndsey Smith Help us bring stray dogs In From the cold this winter. Rufus is a Chihuahua cross Jack Russel Terrier looking for his forever home. Olivia is a Kelpie cross Collie looking for her forever home. Tarot is a Border Collie cross looking for his forever home. Rufus is a Chihuahua cross Jack Russel Terrier looking for his forever home. Olivia is a Kelpie cross Collie looking for her forever home. Tarot is a Border Collie cross looking for his forever home. Chess is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross looking for his forever home. Nelson is a Lurcher looking for his forever home. Maxi is a Dachshund looking for his forever home. Grant is a Cocker Spaniel Cross Poodle looking for his forever home Jet is a Border Collie looking for his forever home. Claude is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross looking for his forever home. Ffion is a Lurcher 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 . 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. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Our charity shops are based in Pontyclun, Blackwood, Cowbridge, Talbot Green and Pontypridd for shopping and donations. Willow is a Border Collie looking for her forever home. Our official Hope Rescue partnerships programme has a range of packages that have been created with exclusive benefits to make supporting and Hope Rescue easy and mutually beneficial. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 2nd October, 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: 6th July, 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 Are you up for the challenge? Read more Start: 30th September, 2027 at 12:00am End: 10th October, 2027 at 12:00am Published: 5th May, 2026 Updated: 11th August, 2026 Author: Katie Hedges Location: Mount Kilimanjaro Help us bring stray dogs In From the cold this winter. Read more Published: 1st November, 2026 Author: Olivia Copner © 2019-2024 Hope Rescue | All rights reserved

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

Shelter

Hope Rescue

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About Adopt Autumn

What life with Adopt Autumn looks like

Adopt Autumn is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope Rescue in Pontyclun.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Adopt Autumn, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Adopt Autumn?: 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 Autumn on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Adopt Autumn 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Adopt Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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.