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Adopt Poet

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Meet Poet, a beautiful soul with a story that deserves a happy ending. Arriving in our care as an unclaimed stray, Poet was understandably extremely shy and worried, and was also struggling with a uncomfortable eye condition that had sadly been left untreated. Like any good poem, Poet takes a little time to unfold. With patience, kindness, and plenty of tasty treats, she has slowly started to trust her handlers and has formed lovely bonds with her favourite people. Once you’re in Poet’s inner circle, you’ll discover a gentle, affectionate girl with a wonderfully sweet nature. As she continues to settle, we’re beginning to see her confidence blossom. Poet has discovered the joy of playtime with her toys and loves nothing more than a peaceful wander around our woodland walks, taking in all the sights and sniffs at her own pace. Poet enjoys the company of calm and respectful dogs and this really helps her to build her confidence, she will therefore need a canine companion in her new home. More excitable dogs can feel a little overwhelming for this sensitive girl, so she’s looking for a home with a gentle rhythm rather than a busy chorus. Due to her shy nature, Poet would be happiest in a calm, understanding home without young children. If children are present in the home they will need to be aged 14+ and be able to recognise when she may need a little space and appreciate that she’ll need time to settle into new surroundings. This lovely girl may not be the loudest voice in the room, but for the family willing to give her time, patience, and love, Poet is sure to write the most beautiful new chapter.Apply to adopt Published: 20th May, 2026 Updated: 3rd June, 2026 Author: Katrina Hyde This is a practical, care-focused role centred on maintaining clean, safe, and supportive environments for dogs. Your work underpins every aspect of their welfare, helping to prevent illness, reduce stress, support rest, and create the conditions dogs need to feel more secure during their time with us. Peony is a Cane Corso looking for her forever home. In this role, you’ll contribute in a way that suits you - whether that’s through conversations with the public, supporting events, or helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. Every contribution plays a part in making better outcomes possible for dogs. Lola and Ettie are a pair of Chihuahuas looking for their forever home together. Jasper is a Jack Russell looking for his forever home. Peony is a Cane Corso looking for her forever home. Lola and Ettie are a pair of Chihuahuas looking for their forever home together. Xander is a Cane Corso looking for his forever home. Eden is a Cane Corso looking for her forever home. Quinoa is a Lurcher looking for her forever home. Birdie is a Lurcher looking for her forever home. Mia is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for her forever home. Tennis is a Mastiff Cross looking for his forever home. Toast is a Shepherd 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. 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: 22nd May, 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 June, 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

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Pontyclun
Shelter
Hope Rescue
Living with Adopt Poet
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Bringing Adopt Poet home

What you'll need for Adopt Poet 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 Adopt Poet

What life with Adopt Poet looks like

Adopt Poet is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope Rescue in Pontyclun.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Adopt Poet, answered.

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