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Meatball

Male · Adult · 4 years

Meatball is still in his prime, at just 4 years old. He is yet to meet anyone he doesn't absolutely love, and has been a delight with all of our staff here. He loves snuggling up in a cosy bed after his walks, and thinks having a fuss is way more exciting than playing with toys at the moment. Meet Mr Handsome himself, Meatball! He's a 4 year old Pocket bully cross French Bulldog who is looking for his special someone. He will need adopters who are able to build up any time alone really gradually for him as he is used to having company all the time. He can be a little selective with other dogs, so is looking to be the only Prince in his new home, with owners taking his socialisation with other dogs nice and slowly with nice calm walking friends. He's able to share his home with older primary school aged childre, and we cannot wait to see him all settled in his new home.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Meatball
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · Cardiff
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Meatball home

What you'll need for Meatball 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 Meatball

What life with Meatball looks like

Meatball is a 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. 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Meatball, answered.

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