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Hamish

Male · Adult · 7 years

This dynamic duo still has plenty of energy for their age, especially when it comes to playtime with their favourite donut toy! They are housetrained but may need some reminders whilst they get used to their new home. Hamish and Luna settle well by themselves and they could be left at home for 4-6 hours, though this should be built up gradually at first. Hamish travels really well in the car but Luna can feel unwell sometimes. They would love to join their people for some sniffy adventures, having a good old potter around and meeting new friends on the way. This handsome pair will make such a wonderful addition to their new family – we can’t wait to see them getting all the love and fuss he deserves! This lovely pair are Hamish and Luna, our 7-year-old and 14-year-old Westies who are looking for the perfect sofa to snuggle up on. They came into our care together and are looking to go home as a pair. They would also prefer any children in the house to be secondary school aged or over. Hamish can be a bit nervous when it comes to unusual noises, and neither are a big fan of the groomers at the moment, so they are hoping that their new family can help to build their confidence in these areas. Hamish is a gorgeous little lad with a heart as big as his ears, and Luna is a sweet little lady with a heart to match and we know they’ll bring so much love to their forever home!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Hamish
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Hamish home

What you'll need for Hamish 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 Hamish

What life with Hamish looks like

Hamish is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Hamish, answered.

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