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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Maisy is a 3 year old terrier girl who arrived in our care as a stray. We believe she may be a Yorkshire Terrier and Border Terrier type mix. When she first came to us, she was underweight and had sore skin on her head and body. Thanks to daily care, medicated cream, good nutrition, and plenty of TLC, Maisy is now feeling much more comfortable and enjoying life. She is an absolute bundle of beans, happy, bright, and full of character. Maisy loves everyone she meets and enjoys the company of both people and other dogs. She has a cheerful, playful nature and is always ready for fuss, treats, toys, and little adventures. When Maisy arrived, she was carrying one of her back legs. Further investigations showed some mild arthritic changes. The good news is that this doesn’t stop her enjoying life, and she is already making much better use of the leg since being in our care. To help keep her comfortable, she will need ongoing monitoring, joint supplements, and veterinary support when needed throughout her life. We would love to find a family who can continue supporting Maisy on her journey and give her the loving home she deserves. Her adopters should be prepared to work alongside their vet and provide any additional care she may need in the future. Maisy is looking for a semi active home. She enjoys exploring, sniffing, and discovering the world around her, but she is equally happy to take plenty of cuddle breaks in between adventures. She has recently been enjoying life in a foster home and has shown just how much she appreciates home comforts. Maisy has settled into a routine beautifully and is taking everything in her stride. She could potentially live with children of all ages and other neutered dogs following successful introductions. Maisy is currently living in foster with cats who prefer to keep their distance, and she has been respectful of this. Therefore, a home with a similarly confident and independent cat may be considered, subject to successful introductions and management. Maisy would also benefit from attending training classes with her new family. This will help build a strong bond, boost her confidence, and provide plenty of fun and enrichment along the way. Maisy is a joyful little girl who has embraced her second chance with both paws. Now all she needs is a loving family to help her continue thriving and enjoy the bright future she deserves.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧
Shelter
Cardiff Dogs Home
Living with Maisy
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Maisy home

What you'll need for Maisy 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 Maisy

What life with Maisy looks like

Maisy is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cardiff Dogs Home.

An young 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 Maisy, answered.

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