How do I contact the shelter about Help find my dog?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Help find my dog on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Help find my dog if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope Rescue 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 Help find my dog 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 Help find my dog 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 Hope Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Help find my dog 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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Help find my dog

Border Collie · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Hope Rescue has the stray dog contracts for RCT, Bridgend and the West side of the Vale of Glamorgan (covering the wards of St Brides, Llandow/Ewenny, Llantwit Major, Cowbridge and St Athan). When a dog is bought into our care, we will check for a tag and microchip. If we are not able to reunite via these methods then we will post the dog on our Facebook page. If you have lost your dog please call the centre on . Our phone lines are open 365 days a year, 8am until 8pm. We can take the details and check if we have the dog at our centre. If you think your dog has come into us, then please call us to arrange to claim them. Statutory kennelling fees for RCT Please contact us regarding the fees for Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan. Please note that additional charges may apply if the dog requires vaccination or any vet treatment. If a dog is not microchipped then an additional cost will be added to cover the cost of microchipping, which is a legal requirement for all dogs. If you dog has not come into us we will add them to our lost dog register. We would also advise contacting local vets, putting details on social media and adding the details to DogLost, a free national database which is run by volunteers who will help you search for your dog. Published: 6th June, 2017 Updated: 14th April, 2024 Enjoy fantastic live local bands, festive games, special guests and mince pies. Copper is a Working Cocker Spaniel looking for his forever home. Win a one week stay in a gorgeous dog-friendly caravan in West Wales. Susie is a Pomeranian looking for her forever home. How to better understand resource guarding with tips on proactive management. How to Find Safe, Qualified Help for Your Dog Need some help building your dog's confidence with being left alone? This article is for you. A guest to creating a dog-friendly atmosphere when hosting guests. By understanding what changes to look out for and how to support our ageing dogs, we can greatly enhance their quality of life. A guide to choosing between a collar or harness for your dog, based on their wellbeing. Tips to keep your dog calm during the firework season. Advice and support for XL Bully owners worried about the ban. Hope Rescue works in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend Councils to help lost and stray dogs in these boroughs, using our rescue centre kennels in Llanharan. If you find a dog, it is your legal responsibility to report it to the dog warden. Hope Rescue is a stray dog rescue and cannot usually take in owner surrenders due to space. We will talk through the options with you and if we can help, we try to make the process as transparent and easy as possible. Discover the Hope Rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes. Find out more about adopting a dog with Hope. We have a number of dogs that would benefit from a foster home rather a kennel environment. If you live in the South Wales area and would like to find out more, please get in touch. To check if we have your dog at our centre, please contact us directly on , 8am to 8pm, or email . You can also check on our Facebook page. Since 2005 Hope Rescue has been saving the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that, through no fault of their own, need a second chance. We're always looking for donated items like blankets, treats and toys. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Our charity shops are in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun and Pontypridd, for shopping and donations. Our official Hope Rescue partnerships programme has a range of packages that have been created with exclusive benefits to make supporting and Hope Rescue easy and mutually beneficial. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 2nd October, 2026 Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Read more Published: 1st March, 2024 Updated: 6th July, 2026 We take dogs irrespective of their breed, age or condition and with your help, we can continue to help more dogs in need. Read more Published: 28th January, 2025 Updated: 28th October, 2025 Author: Mike Walmsley Are you up for the challenge? Read more Start: 30th September, 2027 at 12:00am End: 10th October, 2027 at 12:00am Published: 5th May, 2026 Updated: 11th August, 2026 Author: Katie Hedges Location: Mount Kilimanjaro © 2019-2024 Hope Rescue | All rights reserved

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇬🇧Pontyclun

Shelter

Hope Rescue

Living with Help find my dog

✓Vaccinated
✕Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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What life with Help find my dog looks like

Help find my dog is a extra-large senior border collie dog waiting at Hope Rescue in Pontyclun.

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.

Pontyclun, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Help find my dog, answered.

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