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Gracie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Senior · 9 years

Gracie is excellent for all forms of handling and is just happy to be spending time with you. If you're looking for a best friend, Gracie is your gal! Gracie can walk by other dogs on lead but is worried of them coming too close and is currently working on her dog social with us in the centre. For this reason she would prefer all walks to be in quieter areas where she can explore without being interrupted by any other curious noses! After a nice calm walk Gracie likes to play with her toys and then snuggle up on the sofa for (you guessed it) an evening of cuddles. This girl really is the sweetest baby you will ever meet and we can't wait for her to find her forever home. Gracie is a lovely 9 year old Staffie X. She is a sweet and friendly girl who loves the company of her people and is really looking forward to finding her forever home. Gracie is looking for someone who is home most of the time as she doesn't love being left alone and is the most loving girl you will ever meet. She is a gentle girl who could live with secondary school aged children, but would prefer to be the only dog in the home, so she can have all the cuddles her heart desires! A reasonably busy home could work well for Gracie, so she can always have someone to give her the love and attention she so deserves.

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Gracie
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Gracie home

What you'll need for Gracie 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Gracie

What life with Gracie looks like

Gracie is a senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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 Gracie, answered.

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