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Monica

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 6 months

Say hello to our fluffy little friend, Monica the pomsky! Monica was brought into our care as a stray and is slowly learning that people aren’t so scary, she is now looking for her forever home that she can settle into and learn to trust again. When Monica first arrived she was very shut down and would sit in the corner of her kennel trembling. The staff took the time to sit with her and talk to her to get her used to them and slowly but surely she started to come around. Monica would creep up and lean in for some fusses and over time would be rather demanding about it too! She had started to trust us and show her lovely personality. Monica has the sweetest nature and is learning that life can be fun. She is enjoying going on walks with our volunteers and likes to take her time sniffing to gather all the information she can! She is slowly making friends, with the help of a few bits of chicken and some walkies and her fun and playful nature is showing through. She loves a fuss from her trusted friends and will do anything for a yummy treat. Monica is looking for a quiet family home to help her decompress and show her the ropes . She could potentially live with calm children who are used to dogs , other dogs and cats , depending on intros done at the centre. And having treats out on walks

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇬🇧
Shelter
Cardiff Dogs Home
Living with Monica
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Cardiff Dogs HomeLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Monica home

What you'll need for Monica in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Monica

What life with Monica looks like

Monica is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Cardiff Dogs Home.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Monica, answered.

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