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Romeo

Male · Adult · 4 years

Romeo would also be really grateful if his new family could continue to help him to feel comfortable around other dogs. At the moment he is a little worried and may grumble if they come too close. However, he is working hard on this every day at the centre and is learning quickly that dogs aren’t that scary after all! This little lad is a real joy who is full of personality. Now he’s just waiting for a family who share his sense of adventure and enjoy lots and lots of terrier cuddles. Meet Romeo, our energetic and very sweet 4 year-old Australian Silky Terrier. He's found adapting to kennel life quite difficult as he really thrives in human company. Being true to his terrier nature he really enjoys interactive games such as tug and ball play, but he can also settle down by himself with a good long-lasting chew. Romeo can also find busy environments a bit overwhelming at the moment, especially if there are lots of dogs around, so a quieter or rural environment would be great for him. He would really enjoy some space to run around in so he can smell all of the smells and explore! When he’s finished with this he loves nothing more than big hugs and fusses with his handlers so would also really benefit from this in the home. He could live with people aged 14 and over who will be able to support him initially with settling down, as he finds this a bit tricky currently after spending a while in kennels.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Romeo
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Romeo home

What you'll need for Romeo 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 Romeo

What life with Romeo looks like

Romeo is a large adult dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Romeo, answered.

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