Not confirmed since October 13, 2026

Doris

Female · Adult · 4 years

Doris is a gorgeous lady with so much love to give, but takes a minute to warm up to new people. She would prefer a quiet, calm home where she can build her courage slowly. She may be worried by lots of visitors coming to and from the house, so would like to have minimal visitors while she settles in. She tries her best to keep her space clean, though might need a bit of reminding of her house-training in a new environment. She will need adopters that are home most of the time at first to help her build on the time she's left alone nice and slowly. She is a really loving, sweet girl who is missing her home comforts. She can't wait to find her forever home! Meet lovely girl, Doris! Doris is a 4.5-year old Dachshund looking for her forever home! Doris is looking for all children in the home to be at least college school age and above, as she can be worried meeting new people. Doris is very typical of her breed, and can be quite vocal both meeting new people and dogs, but could potentially live with a small, calm dog in her new home pending a successful meet in the centre. Once Doris has sniffed you out and decided you're her friend, she loves a cuddle and is a real cwtchy girl. She will happily perch in your lap, but also adores being placed in a blanket where she can burrow herself underneath and get cozy. Doris loves to play with her toys, and does enjoy a good tasty treat! She is a really sweet girl, with a sensitive nature. She does show her worry by barking, so she'll need understanding, patient owners that are willing to take their time with her and help build her confidence. Doris enjoys her walks, though can pull a bit on the lead. She would prefer a quieter environment, as loud noises can be spooky, but once settled she'll be the best girl!

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Cardiff

Shelter

Dogs Trust Cardiff

Living with Doris

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

Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Doris home

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About Doris

What life with Doris looks like

Doris is a small adult 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Doris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Doris?: 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 Doris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Doris 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Doris 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 Doris 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 Doris 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.