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Cola

Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 5 years

Cola is a sweet girl, with an affectionate nature and is a real people dog! She likes to have a parallel walk with her doggy friends, but has been a bit snappy face-to-face. Cola is happy being left for 4-6 hours with a break in the home once settled, but would of course prefer owners to be around to keep her company! Cola loves to snuggle up in a soft bed for a snooze, and will make her new family so happy! We can't wait to see her thriving. Meet gorgeous girl, Cola! Cola is a 5-year old Labrador looking for her forever home. Cola would like to be the only dog in the home, but will be happy to have social doggy friends out and about! She would prefer for all children in the home to be older primary school aged and sensible, as she is a super friendly girl but has stolen and been protective of socks, so would suit children that can give her space when she needs! Cola is an angel girl who loves people, and has no issues with handling. She loves a good cuddle, but can initially be a bit nervous meeting new people. After a few sniffs, though, she will be your best bud - especially if you have a snack or two! Cola loves to play with her toys, but this should be appropriately managed in the home so she won't be challenged for resources. Cola would prefer a quieter home and walks, as she can be spooked by loud noises but loves to get out and about for her adventures, walking wonderfully on the lead and travelling well in the car! She'll be a wonderful adventure companion for an active home! We can't wait to see this gorgeous girl living it up in her new home!

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Cola
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Labrador Retriever

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Bringing Cola home

What you'll need for Cola 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 Cola

What life with Cola looks like

Cola is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cola, answered.

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