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Sam

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 8 years

Sam is a very friendly boy with lots of love to give. He walks well on the lead and travels well in the car so would love to get out and about for some extra adventures with his family on the weekends. He is not a massive fan of other dogs in his personal space and is building his confidence passing them at a distance. Sam loves using his big brain to learn new skills and is currently working on his positive muzzle training, which allows him to wear his muzzle whilst out and about to help him feel safe. Sam is one of the silliest boys you will ever meet, he loves to do his zoomies in the garden but will always come back for a cuddle with his favourite people. He is a very smart boy who loves his food so any potential future training will be a cinch for this one. He is sure to bring so much joy and laughter to his future family. Sam is a gorgeous 8 year old Collie X Lurcher with a brain almost as big as his heart! This wonderful boy is an expert cuddler and zoomie extraordinaire - he's sure to bring a smile to your face. Sam is looking for a family who can take him on adventures in quieter areas and keep up his training to keep his brain active. He can live with secondary school aged children who are confident with bouncy breeds, but he would prefer to be the only dog in the home, as he is building up his confidence around other dogs. He isn't used to being left alone in the home so will need understanding and patient owners who are willing to build up his leaving hours very slowly at first.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Sam
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Cardiff · CardiffLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam 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 Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a large adult border collie 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 Sam, answered.

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