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The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy

Every dog who arrives at Cardiff Dogs Home deserves the chance of a brighter future. For some, that future depends on urgent veterinary care. That is why for the first time, The Rescue Hotel is hoping to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest match-funding campaign. During the campaign week, donations made through the Big Give platform can be matched pound for pound, meaning every gift has the potential to go twice as far for the dogs who need us most. To make this possible, we are looking for businesses, workplaces and supporters to become pledgers by making a funding commitment in advance. These pledges help create the match-funding pot that will double public donations made to The Rescue Hotel’s campaign during the Big Give Christmas Challenge week, from 1st to 8th December 2026. The minimum pledge is £100 and payment is not requested until after the campaign finishes in December. We must reach our £5,000 pledge target by August 28 th 2026. A pledge is a funding promise that means we can say yes to the treatment the dogs need, yes to the surgery that could change their life, and yes to giving them the best possible chance of finding a loving home. Securing pledges in advance is also an essential part of our application . Without them, our application cannot move forward. These early commitments also help us unlock additional match funding from Big Give’s Charity Champions, increasing the overall value of the campaign. If we succeed, this campaign has the potential to raise £20,000! We are planning now for the dogs who will need us next year Christmas may feel like a long way off, but our work does not stop. The dogs who will need us next year do not know that a campaign is being planned, or that people are already coming together to help them. By supporting our Big Give campaign, you will help us continue to provide veterinary care for the residents of Cardiff Dogs Home . This year, lifesaving veterinary care is at the heart of our campaign, and we will be sharing the stories of the dogs who without The Rescue Hotel funding their treatment, may not have been able to spend this Christmas settled with their new families. If your workplace or business could help us double the second chances we give to dogs in need, we would be so grateful to hear from you. You can also check out the Big Give’s quick explainer video here. If our application is accepted, pledgers will be recognised on our social media in a dedicated thank you post. For larger pledges (£500+), we would be delighted to recognise them individually across our communication channels and share why they have chosen to support The Rescue Hotel. We’ll also keep all pledgers updated with an exclusive monthly newsletter, including behind-the-scenes updates from The Rescue Hotel. Together, we can give the dogs at Cardiff Dogs Home a second chance, doubled. Please get in touch at if you would like to get involved.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel
Cared for by Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge home

What you'll need for The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 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 The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge

What life with The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge looks like

The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel 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 The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 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 The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 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 Cardiff Dogs Home / The Rescue Hotel early rather than rehoming privately; they know The Rescue Hotel’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 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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