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Clive

Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 7 years

Clive does get excited and can be strong on the lead and despite his size, he sometimes thinks he’s a small breed and likes to jump up! His new family will need to continue working on this through ongoing, positive training. He is enjoying being in a foster home and loving all the home comforts, but now needs to find his forever home. Clive is an almost 8 year old Golden Doodle looking for a calm, understanding adult-only home. Clive is a lovely, dog social boy and would enjoy having doggy friends out and about, however - he may prefer to be the only dog in the home. He has also been good around livestock previously. Clive can be nervous in new environments and just needs time to settle and build up his confidence. He has previously been left for long periods, and his new home will need to be build being left up gradually, and he would ideally have someone around for most of the day for company. Clive is quite independent and he does like his own safe space where he can relax undisturbed. His new family will need to respect his space, particularly when he is resting or sleeping. With patience, consistency and understanding, Clive will make a wonderful companion for the right home.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Mid Glamorgan
Shelter
Dogs Trust Bridgend
Living with Clive
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Bridgend · Mid GlamorganLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Clive home

What you'll need for Clive 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 Clive

What life with Clive looks like

Clive is a small adult golden retriever 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. 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Clive, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Clive?
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 Clive on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Clive 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 Clive 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 Clive 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 Clive 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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