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Pickles

Lurcher · Male · Young · 1 year

Pickles is a sweet and affectionate young lad who forms lovely bonds with the people he knows and trusts. Once comfortable, he is incredibly loving and enjoys leaning into his handlers for gentle fuss, especially head scratches. He has a gentle side to him and can often be found relaxing quietly on his bed, taking everything in around him. Pickles also has a playful and goofy personality. He loves a good zoomie, running around with his toys. Although Pickles can initially feel unsure in new situations, he has already shown that with patient handling and reassurance, he is able to grow in confidence and settle well. Pickles is looking for a home with a private, secure garden that he can spend time in when he fancies it. Pickles is looking for patient, understanding and caring adopters who can give him the best life in a forever home! Meet Pickles, our gorgeous 1-year old Lurcher! Pickles is looking for a calm, adult-only forever home with adopters who can form a bond with him, along with helping build Pickles' confidence. He would benefit from patient adopters who are happy to take things slowly, as Pickles can sometimes feel unsure in new situations and around unfamiliar people. Pickles would like to be the only dog and pet in the home and soak up all the attention for himself! He can have visitors once he has had time to settle, but they should be older teenagers or adults who can understand when Pickles may want a little space. Once he has built a bond with people, Pickles is incredibly affectionate. As he forms strong relationships with people, Pickles may find being left alone difficult initially, so his new owners should gradually build up his leaving hours once he feels secure. He can become excitable during toy play and would benefit from adopters who are happy to carry on his training to help him play calmly with his toys and be able to settle.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Pickles
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Lurcher

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Pickles home

What you'll need for Pickles 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 Pickles

What life with Pickles looks like

Pickles is a young adult lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pickles, answered.

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