Available

Buffy

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

She might be named Buffy…but the only thing she's hunting is her own sofa and a family to love her Say Hello to Buffy This lovely lady is an Akita cross of around 2 years old, who came to us via the stray system and has unfortunately remained unclaimed Since we've had her with us, she has proven to be a social butterfly, she loves people and other dogs, and enjoys going out for long walks with her friends She enjoys a good run round in our off lead paddock and don't worry, instead of slaying vampires, she prefers to slay toys Because she is still a young girl who is learning, she is quite excitable, and would need showing a few life lessons Buffy can live with another dog pending successful meets at the centre Buffy can live with children 14+ years old Untested with cats If Buffy sounds like she could be the girl for you, please contact us on between 11 – 2 any day

Size

—

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧South Cave

Shelter

Hull Animal Welfare Trust

Living with Buffy

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Hull Animal Welfare Trust · South Cave Learn about Mixed Breed →

More dogs in South Cave →More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Buffy home

What you'll need for Buffy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Buffy

What life with Buffy looks like

Buffy is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hull Animal Welfare Trust in South Cave.

A 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.

South Cave, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buffy, answered.

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