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Joey

Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 10 years

Joey considers himself to be a part-time couch potato. Whilst he does love napping on the sofa with his person (taking up more room than you would think possible), he also enjoys a good stroll, and gets super excited to see his harness. When on his walks, he walks very nicely on the lead - and kicks it into fifth gear when his feet touch the grass at the local park, having a little zoom and then spending most of his time there in a slow jog! Joey does need to lose some weight, so him being an enthusiastic walker will help with this, but his new owners will need to be mindful of this when feeding him. You will need willpower of steel though as he stares straight into your soul with unblinking eyes when you are eating your meals! If you have ever wondered what owning a turbo-powered kidney bean is like, then you should definitely learn more about Joey! This little guy is looking for a home where he can enjoy the quieter things in life. He's able to share his home with secondary school aged children, but would like to be the only dog in the home. He can pass dogs calmly out on walks, and could have a doggy walking friend or two, but he isn't keen on playing with other dogs. Being an older boy, Joey does need a ramp to get down two steps in his foster garden, and needs sofa stairs or similar to access the sofa freely. Joey is housetrained, and is a delight to have around.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Joey
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Joey home

What you'll need for Joey 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 Joey

What life with Joey looks like

Joey is a senior chihuahua 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 Joey, answered.

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