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Roman

Pug · Male · Young · 3 years

Roman came to us in October 2025 via an Inspector He has been with us this long due to court proceedings but is now looking for a new home. He has written his own request for a new home:- Hi, my name is Roman aka the stroppy teenager! My mood very much depends on what side of the bed I get out of in the morning! When I’m nice I enjoy sitting on your lap, having a fuss and having a walk with one of my canine friends. I enjoy swimming and love a car ride to exciting new places. When I’m naughty I don’t want to get out of bed, try to take your finger off if you touch me in the wrong place or put my harness on, refuse to walk and like to bark at the moon! I can sometimes be bribed with treats but they don’t last long enough for you to successfully do anything I don’t want done. I need a home without children (I think after reading this you can imagine why!) I want to be your only child! I also do not want to live with other animals, I have made some canine friends while I’ve been at the RSPCA but will still tell them off if the mood takes me! I’ve been told I do have some good points, I know my name, don’t pull on the lead (unless it’s backwards!) like my bed, am not destructive and admit it I’m kind of cute to look at. So if you live in a quiet household and want a neurotic Pug in your life, please apply. I’m really not as bad as I’ve made out (most of the time!) Love Roman 🐾 Roman is looking for an adult only, very experienced owner who will give him space when needed and allow him time to settle in a new home. He will need housetraining and a private garden to potter about in. Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to open Not ready to adopt? Please donate to help the pets in need today.

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex

Living with Roman

✕Good with kids

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About Roman

What life with Roman looks like

Roman is a young adult pug dog waiting at RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex in United Kingdom.

A 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Roman, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Roman?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Roman on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Roman if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex whether they will for Roman, what they require (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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Roman already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Roman. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Roman isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Roman 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.