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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Noel first arrived with us after being found straying with his friend, Nick. From the start, Noel has shown himself to be the more confident of the two, settling into kennel life well and forming positive relationships with the team. He is a friendly and gentle boy who truly enjoys human company and will thrive with a calm, patient, and understanding family who can help guide him as he settles in. Noel is currently living in one of our amazing foster homes where he has really embraced home life. He loves to spend time on the sofa with his humans and snooze the day away. He can be a little shy when meeting new people, and unfamiliar situations can be a bit overwhelming for him, but he always bounces back with a bit of encouragement from his foster parents! Out on walks, Noel enjoys meeting his canine friends, greeting them politely before heading off to explore. He loves gentle strolls through our woodland paths, taking everything in at his own pace. While he enjoys social time with other dogs when out and about, Noel would prefer to be the only dog in the home so he can soak up all the love and have first pick of the comfiest snoozing spots. Noel could potentially live with children aged 14 years and over, provided they are respectful and understanding of his slightly shy nature and able to recognise when he may need a little space to himself. Published: 26th November, 2025 Updated: 3rd November, 2026 Author: Katrina Hyde 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. Autumn is a Crossbreed looking for her 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. 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

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

Shelter

Hope Rescue

Living with Adopt

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Adopt home

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About Adopt

What life with Adopt looks like

Adopt is a medium-sized 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs house training support

🇬🇧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, answered.

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