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Carmella

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Carmella is an extraordinary 8-year-old girl with a heart as big as her smile. At just 12kg, this affectionate, stocky little lady combines the wisdom of a senior with the joy and playfulness of a much younger dog. Having endured a lifetime without the love and care she deserved, Carmella has emerged as a nurturing, maternal soul who adores other dogs, including puppies, and naturally takes on the role of gentle guardian and friend. She loves companionship, cuddles, walks, and being part of everyday life, whether that's a trip to a dog-friendly café, a countryside stroll, or simply relaxing by your side. Friendly, adaptable, and wonderfully sociable, Carmella would fit beautifully into many types of homes and would make a devoted companion for anyone looking to discover just how rewarding a golden oldie can be. The sensational & loving ‘Carmella’- a barrel of a goldie, an amazing mother figure, sprightly companion- if you adopt her she’d complete your life © I’ll only sound big headed

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Break the Chains for Dogs BG/UK
Living with Carmella
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Break the Chains for Dogs BG/UK · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Carmella home

What you'll need for Carmella in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Carmella

What life with Carmella looks like

Carmella is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Break the Chains for Dogs BG/UK in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Carmella, answered.

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