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Bichon Frisé · Female · Puppy · 7 months

Pearl has lived a sheltered life and not seen much of the big wide world outside of her previous home, she is doing absolutely fantastic but is understandably a little bit overwhelmed by all the new people, dogs and experiences! So Pearl will need a new home who understands this and will give her all of the time, space and gentle encouragement to learn about every day things and work on things like her house training and getting out and about in public on walks. Pearly doesn't take long to warm up to new people and when she does, she is a barrel of fun and love! With a little TLC and time, Pearl has so much potential to grow into a well rounded, wonderful young adult if in the right family to support her to get her there! Pearl is a lively, fun loving 7 month old Bichon Frise who is looking for a patient new home to call her own. Pearl is looking for a quieter home, where she can adjust at her own pace, she could potentially live with another dog but does get a little bit overwhelmed so ideally, being the only dog in the home with appropriate socialisation out and about would suit her best. Pearl has never been around children and may initially find them a little worrying so we are looking for a home where any children are 11+ and sensible enough around dogs to give her space. Pearl's new humans need to be super patient to help her master house training and discovering new things out on walks, and in return will receive all of the love and play time Pearl can offer in return!

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇬🇧Mid Glamorgan
Shelter
Dogs Trust Bridgend
Living with Pearl
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Bridgend · Mid GlamorganLearn about Bichon Frisé

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Pearl home

What you'll need for Pearl 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 Pearl

What life with Pearl looks like

Pearl is a large puppy/kitten bichon frisé dog waiting at Dogs Trust Bridgend in Mid Glamorgan.

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.

Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pearl, answered.

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