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Al Pacino

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Meet our lovely boy Al Pacino, a greyhound lurcher type around 6 years old. Al Pacino has sadly come from a very traumatic background and we suspect he may have been used in illegal dog sports. He bears several scars from his past, but he is now safe and ready for a new chapter in life. He is a skinny lad with some old injuries which can cause him to limp when walking, but this does not seem to bother him. Despite everything he has been through, he remains incredibly sweet natured and is always excited to get out and about. Al Pacino has a missing part of his nose, which he takes completely in his stride. He continues to show us what a resilient and loving boy he is every day. He enjoys his walks and is very engaged with the world around him, including people watching and squirrel watching. He walks well on the lead and enjoys gentle strolls, enrichment and mental stimulation. He would be best suited to a peaceful home where he can retire in comfort, while still enjoying lots of short walks and brain games to keep him happy and engaged. Al Pacino could potentially live with other neutered, calm natured dogs following successful introductions. We feel he may also be suitable to live with older children aged 14 plus depending on meets at the centre. Al would benefit from joint supplements to help support his mobility as he builds up his stamina. He is also awaiting x rays just to try to have a better understanding of his pervious injuries. Despite everything in his past, there is still no stopping this boy. He is ready to move forward and enjoy the good life he truly deserves.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
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Shelter
Cardiff Dogs Home
Living with Al Pacino
  • Neutered
Cared for by Cardiff Dogs HomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Al Pacino home

What you'll need for Al Pacino 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 Al Pacino

What life with Al Pacino looks like

Al Pacino is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cardiff Dogs Home.

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 Al Pacino, answered.

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