How do I contact the shelter about Maddy?

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

Can I adopt Maddy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — High Hopes Dog 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 Maddy 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 Maddy 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 High Hopes Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Maddy 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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Maddy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

999 days in kennels as of 17th January 2026!!! PLEASE SHARE FOR MADDY!!! Maddy has recently really started to struggle in kennels and is not herself – she is spending a lot more time in her bed and doesn’t have the “Maddy” zest for life we’re used to seeing. She is almost depressed in nature and maybe after almost 1000 days in kennels, that life is getting to her. For anyone that has personally met Maddy, she is super happy, 100% excitement all of the time, has energy for days…. It’s so sad to see her like this and we need to find her a home. She’s only 4.5 years old. Maddy is a fantastic girl. Super smart, motivated and enthusiastic to learn. She is food motivated and loves training. Teaching her tricks will be a great way to bond. She has fantastic potential in the right home. We think she would make a good hoopers or agility dog to harness her brains and energy. Maddy is a loving girl towards her people. She does do better with 1:1 attention but can happily find her own fun and take a toy or chew into her bed. She loves to play but also enjoys mental enrichment with lickimats/kongs, sniffing and puzzle games. She is a smart cookie. Maddy does get on with other dogs but can be boisterous. She is best suited to be an only dog in the home but with doggy friends to keep her socialised. Maddy can be strong on the lead so will need some continued work in this area. She would make a great canicross dog and can run for miles! She has a lot of pent up energy and can get overstimulated in busy environments. A calmer home that can help her relax after a good run and some mental stimulation would be perfect for Maddy. Maddy will thrive in a less complicated, one or two person adult only home. She will need adopters with experience of working with a rescue dog. She needs a secure garden with 6ft fencing. This beautiful girl has so much potential in the right home and we are hoping she won’t have to wait much longer for her happily ever after. Maddy has waited so long to be seen….. we really need your help to share her. Located in South Wales. Adoption fee: £250.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

High Hopes Dog Rescue

Living with Maddy

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Maddy

What life with Maddy looks like

Maddy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at High Hopes Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

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 Maddy, answered.

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