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Bailey

Male · Adult · 5 years

Bailey is looking for a quiet, patient home where he can take things slowly and build his confidence. He could live with dog savvy secondary school aged children who understand that he can be nervous and needs space. Bailey can worry when visitors arrive and may bark before retreating to his safe place. He isn’t used to toys yet and is still learning that walks and being outdoors are safe. He can be flighty when frightened, although he has gained confidence following another dog. Bailey will need multiple meets and a home visit to help make his move as smooth as possible. He needs someone who will be patient and let him come out of his shell in his own time. Once Bailey trusts you, he loves sitting on your lap, watching the world go by, and he’s also rather fond of sleeping in the human bed. If you think you are a good match for Bailey, put in your online application form via our website and favourite Bailey from Bridgend. Bailey is a nearly 5 year old Dachshund and a very nervous little boy who needs someone who will give him time and space to settle. He has been picked on by other dogs since he was a puppy, so he can be unsure around bigger dogs. Bailey has lived with another dog before, but that dog was very much the centre of attention, and Bailey tended to stay in the background. He is currently in foster with several larger dogs and is doing well. He will need another suitable dog in his new home to help show him the ropes and give him confidence. When Bailey first arrived, he spent most of his time hiding behind the sofa or washing machine. He is now starting to follow his foster carer around the house, which might sound like a small thing, but for Bailey it’s a really big step. He needs patient owners with Dachshund experience who understand nervous dogs and won’t expect too much too soon. Everything will need to be taken slowly, including affection and walks, as Bailey can be very flighty when scared. Bailey is toilet trained and will need his own private, secure garden. He has a long way to go, but with the right person, patience and lots of little baby steps, we hope Bailey will really start to enjoy life

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Mid Glamorgan
Shelter
Dogs Trust Bridgend
Living with Bailey
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Bridgend · Mid Glamorgan

Listed Yesterday

Bringing Bailey home

What you'll need for Bailey 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 Bailey

What life with Bailey looks like

Bailey is a large adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Bridgend in Mid Glamorgan.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bailey, answered.

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