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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 2 years

Rocky will need some work walking nicely on the lead as he's a strong boy and would need a home where his family are home with him most of the time or very minimal leaving hours as he's a bit noisy being left alone. Rocky is dog social and has mixed with other dogs here at the centre but can be intense with his playstyle. This gorgeous two-year-old Samoyed cross Labrador is ready to find his forever Home. Rocky arrived in our care through no fault of his own. He is a very confident, friendly boy who absolutely loves meeting new people and is friendly with dogs so could live with another tolerant dog. He brings a lot of energy to everything he does, so his new family will need to enjoy an active lifestyle .Rocky arrived at the centre with a canine companion named Maisy which we would love to find a home where they can be rehomed together, but they can also be separated if the right individual homes come along. This bouncy boy can live with children aged 8 and over who are comfortable with his enthusiastic nature. He can sometimes be a bit intense when expressing his affection! Rocky is fully house-trained, which is a fantastic head start for his new owners.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Rocky
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a young adult labrador retriever 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 Rocky, answered.

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