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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel · Male · Adult · 8 years

Albert is a wonderful companion who will happily keep you company, and his foster carers have been treating him like the king he believes he is! He does have a lifelong heart condition that requires daily medication; this can be fully discussed with the team at Ballymena. If you think Albert could be the perfect match for you, please follow the steps below to submit an application and "favourite" Albert! Meet Albert! He's a super-sweet boy looking for his forever home! He adores his home comforts and is often found snuggled up on the sofa or relaxing on the bed in his foster home. Albert loves being close to his people and would thrive best in a house where someone is around for most of the day at first to help settle him in and build up his time being alone again. When out and about, Albert is an easygoing little gentleman who enjoys meeting new people and other dogs on his walks. He could potentially share his home with another calm, relaxed dog who enjoys a slower pace of life. Albert could also live with dog-savvy children who understand that, as older dog, he prefers to take things easy.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Ballymena
Shelter
Dogs Trust Ballymena
Living with Albert
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Ballymena · BallymenaLearn about Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Albert home

What you'll need for Albert 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 Albert

What life with Albert looks like

Albert is a adult cavalier king charles spaniel dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ballymena in Ballymena.

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.

Ballymena, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Albert, answered.

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